Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

Grading, Packing and Marking of Dried Fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part X : Specific Quality Standards for other Dried Fruit

46. Persimmons - Wholes
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Quality standards

 

(1)In addition to the general quality standards set out in regulation 5, dried whole persimmons shall—
(a)be intact with the calyx still attached and may be with or without peduncle; and
(b)have the shape, development and colour characteristic of the var iety: Provided that standard grade persimmons may have a slight defects in shape and colour.

 

Sizing

 

(2)Sizing of dried whole persimmons shall be determined by the maximum diameter of the widest part and shall not exceed 90 mm and shall not be smaller than 40 mm.

 

Permissible deviations

 

(3)The maximum permissible deviations for dried whole persimmons are as follows:

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