Definitions

01. Clean. The fruit is practically free from dirt, dust, spray residue, or other foreign material. (7-1-26) 02. Damage. Any specific defect or any equally objectionable variation of defects, that materially detracts from the appearance, or the edible or marketing quality of the fruit. (7-1-26) 03. Diameter. The greatest dimension measured at right angles to a line from the stem to the blossom end of the fruit. (7-1-26) 04. Mature. The fruit has reached the stage of growth that will insure the proper completion of the ripening process. (7-1-26) 05. Permanent Defects. Defects that are not subject to change during shipping or storage, to indicate that it occurred prior to shipment. (7-1-26) 06. Serious Damage. Any specific defect or an equally objectionable variation of defects that seriously detracts from the appearance or the edible or marketing quality of the fruit. (7-1-26) 07. Similar Varietal Characteristics. Fruit in any container are similar in color and shape. (7-1-26) SUBCHAPTER A – PRUNES AND PLUMS