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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: April 18, 2024) |
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20. Department of Citrus |
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D20. Departmental |
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20-62. Processing Unwholesome Fruit |
1For purposes of this rule:
6(1) Rot and decay means internal decomposition, but does not include external decomposition not extending into the fruit segments.
25(2) Sponginess means the fruit is decidedly puffy, flabby, wilted, or showing internal breakdown.
39(3) Unsoundness and staleness means any condition which very seriously affects the edible quality of the fruit. Old drops shall be considered stale.
62(4) Leakage means that the fruit has punctures or cuts extending into the fruit segments.
77(5) Fruit shall be deemed unwholesome for processing purposes when it contains seed sprouts which seriously affect the flavor.
96Rulemaking Authority 98601.10(7), 99601.54 FS. 101Law Implemented 103601.54 FS. 105History–Formerly 105-1.25(5), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-62.07.
