20-13.011. Ambersweet: Classification and Standards

(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). (2) Identification: The proper identification of this citrus fruit shall be “Ambersweet Orange” or “Orange” whenever this fruit is identified. (3) Standards: All state laws and rules applicable to the maturity of oranges shall be applicable to this fruit, except as provided below: Orange Standards Minimum Total Solids % Solids to Acid Min. Ratio 8.4 to (not including) 8.5 10.20 to 1 *8.5 to (not including) 8.6 10.25 to 1 8.6 to (not including) 8.7 10.20 to 1 **8.7 to (not including) 8.8 10.15 to 1 8.8 to (not including) 8.9 10.10 to 1 8.9 to (not including) 9.0 10.05 to 1 ***9.0 to (not including) 9.1 10.00 to 1 9.1 to (not including) 9.2 9.95 to 1 9.2 to (not including) 9.3 9.90 to 1 *Ambersweet oranges Oct. 16 thru July 31 **Ambersweet oranges Oct. 1 thru Oct. 15 ***Ambersweet oranges Aug. 1 thru Sept. 30 Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), (7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS. Law Implemented 601.11, 601.9910 FS. History–New 8-16-90, Amended 8-22-95, 7-6-09.