Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 20-34.009 - Solids-Acid Ratio Maturity Test
(1) Juice
to be used for making solids-acid ratio maturity tests may be extracted either
by hand or by the use of official juice extraction equipment as described in
rule
20-34.002,
F.A.C. Fruit shall be cut crosswise and the whole of each fruit shall be
used.
(2) Juice shall be strained
through a Department of Agriculture approved strainer to prevent the passage of
juice cells, pulp, or seeds. The juice shall be tested as provided by law and
if the juice fails to pass, the inspector may run two additional tests. If the
average of the three tests fails to pass, the diameter being tested shall be
condemned and destroyed or legally diverted for other suitable use under
supervision of the inspector.
(3)
If the packinghouse so elects, its representative may witness the drawing of
samples and testing of its fruit; provided that such observation does not in
any way hinder or interfere with the authorized inspector discharging his
official duties.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 601.24, 601.25 FS. Law Implemented 601.24, 601.25, 601.27, 601.44 FS.
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