Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024
Section 61-8-8 - Definition of terms - general8.1. "Mature" means that the apples have reached the stage of growth which will ensure the proper completion of the ripening process. Before a mature apple becomes overripe, it will show varying degrees of firmness depending upon the stage of the ripening process. The following terms are used for describing these different stages of firmness: 8.1.1. "Hard" means apples with a tenacious flesh and starchy flavor.8.1.2. "Firm" means apples with a tenacious flesh but which are becoming crisp with a slight starch flavor (except the Delicious variety).8.1.3. "Firm Ripe" means apples with crisp flesh except that the flesh of the apples of the Gano, Ben Davis and Rome Beauty varieties may be slightly mealy.8.1.4. "Ripe" means apples with mealy flesh and soon to become soft for the variety.8.2. "Overripe" means apples which are dead ripe, with flesh very mealy or soft, and past commercial utility.8.3. "Hand Picked" means that the apples do not show evidence of rough handling or of having been on the ground.8.4. "Clean" means that the apples are free from excessive dirt, dust, spray residue or other foreign material.8.5. "Damage" means any defect, or combination of injury or defects, which materially affects the appearance or the edible or shipping quality of the apples.8.6. "Serious Damage" means any injury or defect, or any combination of injuries and/or defects, which seriously detract from the appearance or shipping quality of the apples.8.7. "Aggregate Area" means all extents of the defect under consideration may be assembled into one (1) area to determine the maximum extent specified.8.8. "Not Badly Misshapen" means that an apple may be more irregularly shaped than "Fairly Well Formed." but shall not be deformed to the extent of materially affecting its culinary value or its general appearance.