20-13.011. Ambersweet: Classification and Standards  


Effective on Monday, July 6, 2009
  • 1(1) Classification: The market classification of the citrus hybrid generally known as “Ambersweet” shall be “Orange”, a hybrid between orange (C. sinensis), mandarin (C. reticulata), and grapefruit (C. paradisi).

    30(2) Identification: The proper identification of this citrus fruit shall be “Ambersweet Orange” or “Orange” whenever this fruit is identified.

    50(3) Standards: All state laws and rules applicable to the maturity of oranges shall be applicable to this fruit, except as provided below:

    73Orange Standards

    75Minimum Total Solids %

    79Solids to Acid Min. Ratio

    848.4 to (not including) 8.5

    8910.20 to 1

    92*8.5 to (not including) 8.6

    9710.25 to 1

    1008.6 to (not including) 8.7

    10510.20 to 1

    108**8.7 to (not including) 8.8

    11310.15 114to 1

    1168.8 to (not including) 8.9

    12110.10 to 1

    1248.9 to (not including) 9.0

    12910.05 to 1

    132***9.0 to (not including) 9.1

    13710.00 to 1

    1409.1 to (not including) 9.2

    1459.95 to 1

    1489.2 to (not including) 9.3

    1539.90 to 1

    156*Ambersweet oranges Oct. 16 thru July 31

     

    163**Ambersweet oranges Oct. 1 thru Oct. 15

     

    170***Ambersweet oranges Aug. 1 thru Sept. 30

     

    177Rulemaking Authority 179601.10(1), 180(7), 181601.11, 182601.9910(3) FS. 184Law Implemented 186601.11, 187601.9910 FS. 189History–New 8-16-90, Amended 8-22-95, 7-6-09.

     

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