20-13.006. Murcott Honey Tangerines; Classification and Standards

(1) Classification: The market classification of the citrus hybrid “Murcott” shall be “tangerine.” Probably tangor hybrid (Citrus reticulata x Citrus sinensis). (2) Identification: The proper identification of this citrus fruit shall be “Tangerine” or “honey tangerine,” and one such name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified. (3) Standards: All grades, sampling and testing procedures and all state laws and rules not inconsistent with this rule shall be applicable to this fruit, in addition to the following specific standards: (a) Minimum maturity for fresh fruit: 1. Color break: Fruit shall be deemed to be mature only when each fruit, after having been severed from the tree, shows a break in color, with yellow color predominating on not less than 50% of the fruit’s surface in the aggregate. 2. Coloring unlawful: Use of any coloring matter on Murcott Honey Tangerines is prohibited. 3. Solids-acid ratio: Fruit shall be deemed to be mature when the acid, expressed as anhydrous citric acid, does not exceed 1%; or if the acid exceeds 1%, when the ratio of total soluble solids thereof to the anhydrous citric acid is twelve to one or higher. (b) Minimum maturity for processing: Fruit shall be deemed to be mature for processing purposes when the ratio of total soluble solids of the juice of a sample thereof to the anhydrous citric acid is ten to one or higher. There shall be no minimum requirements as to juice content, acid or color break.