Or. Admin. R. 603-051-0610

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 603-051-0610 - Definitions

As used in OAR 603-051-0605:

(1) "Well-Formed" means that the fruit has the shape characteristics of the variety; doubles shall not be considered well-formed.

(2) "Mature" means that the fruit has reached the stage of maturity at which the flesh has a distinct amber color. Light green color of the flesh at the stem end shall not be scored when extending not in excess of 1/4 inch from the stem basin towards the pit of the fruit.

(3) "Soft" means overripe, or the flesh has reached the stage where it has become mushy, or the skin badly wrinkled. Slight shriveling at stem end shall not be considered as damage.

(4) "Sunscald" means injury by the sun in which softening or collapse of the flesh of the fruit is apparent.

(5) "Damage" means any injury or defect which materially affects the appearance or edible quality of the fruit. Any one of the following defects, or any combination of defects, the seriousness of which exceeds the maximum allowed for any one defect, shall be considered as damage:

(a) Broken skins which are unhealed and more than 1/8 inch in diameter or depth; except those caused by pulled stems where the skin is not torn beyond the stem basin. (Healed skin breaks shall be handled as scars.);

(b) Heat injury or internal browning, which is extensive and shows dark discoloration of the flesh;

(c) Healed growth cracks shall be considered on the same basis as heavy russet;

(d) Sunburn which has materially changed the normal color of the fruit, or has caused the skin to blister or crack;

(e) Split pit which affects the fruit to an extent that the shape is not well formed;

(f) Russeting which is not rough, when aggregating more than ten percent of the fruit surface; or excessively rough russeting or scars when aggregating more than 3/16 inch in diameter;

(g) Fresh plums or prunes should be considered defective when the presence of gum formations is identified with surface scars, drought spots, or gum pockets;

(h) Dirt or other foreign materials which cannot be readily removed by normal washing in preparation for processing.

(6) "Diameter of the Fruit" means the shortest distance measured through the center of the fruit at right angles to a line running from the stem to the blossom end.

Or. Admin. R. 603-051-0610

AD 348, f. 6-4-48, ef. 6-18-48

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561.190 & ORS 632.900 - ORS 632.980

Stats. Implemented: ORS 632.900 - ORS 632.980