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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 11, 2024) |
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20. Department of Citrus |
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D20. Departmental |
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20-13. Market Classification, Maturity Standards And Processing Or Packing Restrictions For Hybrids |
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.
