HAR §4-41-62. Standards for Hawaii-grown tomatoes

(a) As used in this section: "Badly misshapen" means the tomato is so badly deformed that its appearance is seriously affected. "Clean" means practically free from dirt or other foreign material. "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 tomatoes: (1) Catface (irregular, dark, leathery scars at blossom end), when not fairly smooth, or deep, or channels extend into locules, or fairly smooth and exceeds an area one-half inch in diameter on a two and one-half inch tomato (smaller tomatoes shall have lesser areas of fairly smooth catfaces and larger tomatoes may have more, provided the §4-41- 41-137 appearance is not affected to a greater extent than that caused by the fairly smooth catfaces permitted on a two and one-half inch tomato); (2) Cuts, when not shallow, not well healed, or more than one-half inch long; (3) Growth cracks (cracks radiating from stem scar or concentric to stem scar), when not healed, or more than one-half inch long, or very narrow and well healed but so numerous as to materially affect appearance; (4) Puffiness, when the open space in one or more locules materially affects the appearance of the tomato when the tomato is cut through the center at right angles to a line running from the stem to the blossom end; or (5) Scars, when aggregating an area more than three-eighths inch in diameter on a two and one-half inch tomato (smaller tomatoes shall have lesser areas of scars and larger tomatoes may have more, provided the appearance is not affected to a greater extent than that caused by scars permitted on a two and one-half inch tomato). "Fairly smooth" means the tomato is not conspicuously ridged or rough. "Fairly well formed" means the tomato is not decidedly kidney shaped, lopsided, elongated, angular, or otherwise deformed. "Injury" 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 appreciably detracts from the appearance, or the edible or shipping quality of the tomatoes: (1) Catface (irregular, dark, leathery scars at the blossom end), when not smooth or more than one-fourth inch in diameter; or (2) Scars, when smooth and aggregating an area more than 3/16 inch in diameter, or slightly sunken or slightly rough and aggregating an area more than one-eighth inch in diameter, or more than slightly rough or slightly sunken. "Mature" means the contents of one or more seed cavities have developed a jelly or glue-like consistency and the seeds are well developed. "Serious damage" means any of the following §4-41- 41-138 specific defects, or an equally objectionable variation of any of these defects, any other defect, or any combination of defects, which seriously detracts from the appearance, or the edible or shipping quality of the tomatoes: (1) Catface (irregular, dark, leathery scars at the blossom end), when excessively rough or deep, or fairly smooth and exceeds an area three-fourths inch in diameter on a two and one-half inch tomato (smaller tomatoes shall have lesser areas of fairly smooth catfaces and larger tomatoes may have more, provided the appearance is not affected to a greater extent than that caused by the fairly smooth scars permitted on a two and one-half inch tomato); (2) Cuts, when there is any fresh cut or hole, or any hole or cut penetrates the tomato wall; (3) Puffiness, when open spaces in two or more locules seriously affect the appearance of the tomato when the tomato is cut through the center at right angles to a line running from the stem to the blossom end; or (4) Scars, when aggregating an area more than one-half inch in diameter on a two and one- half inch tomato (smaller tomatoes shall have lesser areas of scars and larger tomatoes may have more, provided the appearance is not affected to a greater extent than that caused by scars permitted on a two and one-half inch tomato. "Similar varietal characteristics" means the tomatoes are alike as to shape, firmness of flesh, and shade of color; e.g., soft fleshed, early maturing varieties shall not be mixed with firm fleshed, midseason or late varieties, or bright red varieties shall not be mixed with varieties having a purplish tinge. "Smooth" means free from ridges or rough areas, except when permitted under injury caused by catfaces and scars. "Uneven ripening" means distinctly red or pink and distinctly green areas appear on the same fruit, or the walls of the fruit are appreciably gray in color, or the general appearance of the tomatoes in a lot is materially affected. "Well developed" means the tomato shows normal growth; i.e., the tomatoes are not ridged or peaked at the stem end, do not contain dry tissue, and usually §4-41- 41-139 contain no open spaces. "Well formed" means the tomato is well proportioned and is not appreciably lopsided, elongated, angular, or otherwise appreciably deformed. (b) Hawaii Fancy (Hawaii Grade AA) tomato consists of Hawaii-grown tomatoes of similar varietal characteristics which are mature, not overripe or soft, clean, well developed, well formed, and smooth; and which are free from decay, freezing injury, uneven ripening, sunscald, sunburn, cuts, puffiness, growth cracks, and shriveling and from injury caused by bruises, catfaces, scars, diseases, insects, or mechanical or other means. Unless otherwise specified, the diameter of each tomato shall be not less than two and three-fourths inches. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading, sizing, and handling, the following tolerances, based on count, are provided: (1) For defects, not more than a total of ten per cent of the tomatoes in any lot may fail to meet the requirements of this grade, provided not more than one-half of this amount, or five per cent, shall be allowed for tomatoes damaged by any cause, including not more than one per cent affected by soft ripe or decay; and (2) For off-size, not more than a total of ten per cent of the tomatoes in any lot may vary from the specified size. (c) Hawaii No. 1 (Hawaii Grade A) tomato consists of Hawaii-grown tomatoes of similar varietal characteristics which are mature, not overripe or soft, clean, well developed, fairly well formed, and fairly smooth; and which are free from decay, freezing injury, uneven ripening, and sunscald and from damage caused by bruises, catfaces, scars, diseases, insects, sunburn, puffiness, growth cracks, shriveling, cuts, or mechanical or other means. Unless otherwise specified, the diameter of each tomato shall be not less than two and one-half inches. In order to allow for variation incident to proper grading, sizing, and handling, the following tolerances, based on count, are provided: (1) For defects, not more than a total of ten per cent of the tomatoes in any lot may fail to meet the requirements of this grade, provided not more than one-half of this amount, or five per cent, shall be allowed for tomatoes §4-41- 41-140 seriously damaged by any cause, including not more than one per cent affected by soft ripe or decay; and (2) For off-size, not more than ten per cent of the tomatoes in any lot may vary from the specified size. (d) Hawaii No. 2 (Hawaii Grade B) tomato consists of Hawaii-grown tomatoes of similar varietal characteristics which are mature, not overripe or soft, clean, and not badly misshapen; and which are free from decay and freezing injury and from serious damage caused by bruises, catfaces, scars, diseases, insects, sunburn, puffiness, growth cracks, shriveling, cuts, sunscald, or mechanical or other means. Unless otherwise specified, the diameter of each tomato shall be not less than two and one-fourth inches. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading, sizing, and handling, the following tolerances, based on count, are provided: (1) For defects, not more than a total of ten per cent of the tomatoes in any lot may fail to meet the requirements of this grade, including not more than one per cent for tomatoes affected by soft ripe or decay; and (2) For off-size, not more than a total of ten per cent of the tomatoes in any lot may vary from the specified size. (e) Size of tomatoes in any container may be specified in connection with the grade, based on the following optional size classifications: (1) Four by five and larger, when each tomato is not less than 3-15/32 inches in diameter; (2) Five by five and five by six, when each tomato is 2-28/32 inches to 3-15/32 inches in diameter; (3) Six by six, when each tomato is 2-17/32 inches to 2-28/32 inches in diameter; (4) Six by seven, when each tomato is 2-9/32 inches to 2-17/32 inches in diameter; (5) Seven by seven, when each tomato is 2-4/32 inches to 2-9/32 inches in diameter; or (6) Seven by eight, when each tomato is 1-28/32 inches to 2-4/32 inches in diameter. To determine compliance with the size designations in paragraphs (1) to (6), the measurement for minimum diameter shall be the largest diameter of the tomato measured at right angles to a line from the stem end to the blossom end. The measurement for maximum diameter shall be the smallest dimension of the tomato §4-41- 41-141 determined by passing the tomato through a round opening in any position. (f) In lieu of specifying size according to the size classifications in subsection (g), the size of tomatoes in any container may be specified by giving the range in size in terms of whole inches or whole inches and not less than sixteenth inch fractions, or based on the following terms: (1) Medium, when each tomato is two and one-half to three inches in diameter; or (2) Large, when each tomato is over three inches in diameter. The measurement for diameter shall be the largest diameter of the tomato taken at right angles to a line from the stem end to the blossom end. [Eff 5/29/81; am and comp 8/18/83; am and comp 3/24/86] (Auth: HRS §147-4) (Imp: HRS §147-4) §4-41-63 Standards for Hawaii-grown topped turnips or rutabagas. (a) As used in this section: "Damage" means any defect or combination of defects which materially detracts from the appearance, or the edible or shipping quality of the turnip or rutabaga, or which cannot be removed without a loss of more than five per cent of the total weight of the turnip or rutabaga, including the peel covering the defective area. "Diameter" means the greatest dimension of the turnip or rutabaga taken at right angles to the longitudinal axis. "Fairly well shaped" means the turnip or rutabaga is not misshapen to such an extent as to materially affect its appearance. "Firm" means the turnip or rutabaga is not soft, flabby, or shriveled. "Proper maturity" means the turnips or rutabagas are not so immature or have not become so mature as to materially affect the edible or shipping quality. "Similar varietal characteristics" means the turnips or rutabagas in any lot are of the same color and shape. For example, white fleshed varieties shall not be mixed with yellow fleshed varieties; and flat, globe, and long varieties shall not be mixed in the same lot. "Soft rot" means any soft, mushy, or leaky condition of the tissue. "Well trimmed" means the tops are trimmed to not §4-41- 41-142 more than three-fourths inch in length; unattractive secondary rootlets have been removed; and any objectionable long or coarse tail-like portion of the root has been cut off. (b) Hawaii No. 1 (Hawaii Grade A) topped turnip or rutabaga consists of Hawaii-grown topped turnips or rutabagas of similar varietal characteristics which are of proper maturity, firm, fairly smooth, fairly well shaped, and well trimmed; and which are free from soft rot and from damage caused by freezing, pithiness, watercore, secondary rootlets, growth cracks, cuts, dirt, discoloration, disease, insects, or mechanical or other means. Unless otherwise specified, each turnip or rutabaga shall be not less than three inches or more than five inches in diameter. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading, sizing, and handling, the following tolerances, based on count, are provided: (1) For defects, not more than a total of ten per cent of the turnips or rutabagas in any lot may fail to meet the requirements of this grade, provided not more than one-fifth of this amount, or two per cent, shall be allowed for turnips or rutabagas affected by soft rot; and (2) For off-size, not more than a total of fifteen per cent of the turnips or rutabagas in any lot may vary from the specified size, provided not more than one-third of this amount, or five per cent, shall be allowed for turnips or rutabagas below any specified minimum size. [Eff 5/29/81; am and comp 8/18/83; am and comp 3/24/86] (Auth: HRS §147-4) (Imp: HRS §147-4)