4 Tex. Admin. Code § 21.21

Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024

Section 21.21 - Standards

All citrus fruit handled and/or sold within the state of Texas must be mature and fit for consumption. Fruit are considered mature and fit for consumption if the following conditions are met:

(1) Grapefruit:

(A) minimum ratio of soluble solids to anhydrous acid:

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(B) minimum juice requirement (in cubic centimeters) as it relates to fruit size:

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(2) Oranges:

(A) minimum ratio of soluble solids to anhydrous citric acid:

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(B) minimum juice requirement (in cubic centimeters) as it relates to fruit size:

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4 Tex. Admin. Code § 21.21

The provisions of this §21.21 adopted to be effective September 6, 1996, 21 TexReg 8097; amended to be effective July 16, 2003, 28 TexReg 5529; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 52, December 29, 2017, TexReg 7579, eff. 1/3/2018