HAR §4-41-37. Standards for Hawaii-grown cauliflower

(a) As used in this section: §4-41- 41-53 "Compact" means the flower clusters are closely united and the head feels solid. "Damage" means any of the following specific defects, or an equally objectionable variation of any one of these defects, any other defect, or any combination of defects, which materially detracts from the appearance, or the edible or shipping quality of the cauliflower: (1) Enlarged bracts, when the appearance of the head is materially affected by leaves (bracts) growing up through and extending above the curd; (2) Fuzziness, when the head has a distinct fuzzy appearance over more than one-half of its surface; (3) Mold, when causing the flesh of the curd to disintegrate, or when exceeding three-eighths inch in diameter in the aggregate, or when any single spot exceeds one-eighth inch in diameter; or (4) Riciness, when the appearance of the head is materially affected by curds with abnormally rough or granular surface. "Diameter" means the average diameter of the head exclusive of the jacket leaves. "Discolored" means the head is of some abnormal color. "Overmature" means a stage of growth which is beyond that of a compact, properly developed head. An overmature head usually is loose or open and turning yellow. "Serious damage" means any defect or combination of defects which seriously detracts from the appearance, or the edible or shipping quality of the cauliflower. "Well trimmed" means the jacket leaves shall be limited to the number and length necessary to protect the head. No jacket leaves are required on heads which are individually wrapped or packed with cushions, partitions, or other means to protect the head from bruising. (b) Hawaii No. 1 (Hawaii Grade A) cauliflower consists of Hawaii-grown cauliflower heads which are compact, not discolored, and not overmature; and which are free from soft rot or wet decay and from damage caused by wilting, fuzziness, riciness, enlarged bracts, mold, bruises, hollow stems, dirt or other §4-41- 41-54 foreign material, disease, insects, or mechanical or other means. Jacket leaves shall be fresh, green, well trimmed, and free from damage by disease and from serious damage by any cause. Unless otherwise specified, heads shall measure not less than four inches in diameter. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading, sizing, and handling, the following tolerances, based on weight, are provided: (1) For defects, not more than a total of ten per cent of the heads in any lot may fail to meet the requirements of this grade, provided not more than one-tenth of this amount, or one per cent, shall be allowed for heads affected by soft rot or wet decay; and (2) For off-size, not more than a total of five per cent of the heads in any lot may be below any specified minimum diameter. [Eff 5/29/81; am and comp 8/18/83; am and comp 3/24/86] (Auth: HRS §147-4) (Imp: HRS §147-4)