Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5G-3.008 - Definitions
When used in the context of this rule chapter, the following terminology is defined as follows:
(1)
"Similar varietal characteristics' means that the tomatoes are alike as to
firmness of flesh and shade of color (for example, soft-fleshed, early maturing
varieties are not mixed with firm-fleshed, midseason or late varieties, or
bright red varieties mixed with varieties having a purplish tinge).
(2) "Mature" means that the tomato has
reached the stage of development which will insure a proper completion of the
ripening process, and that the contents of two or more seed cavities have
developed a jelly-like consistency and the seeds are well developed.
(3) "Soft" means that the tomato yields
readily to slight pressure.
(4)
"Clean" means that the tomato is practically free from dirt or other foreign
material.
(5) "Well developed"
means that the tomato shows normal growth. Tomatoes which are ridged and peaked
at the stem end, contain dry tissue, and usually contain open spaces below the
level of the stem scar, are not considered well developed.
(6) "Fairly well formed" means that the
tomato is not more than moderately kidney-shaped, lop-sided, elongated,
angular, or otherwise moderately deformed.
(7) "Fairly smooth" means that the tomato is
not conspicuously ridged or rough.
(8) "Damage" means any specific defect
described in Rule 5G-3.009, F.A.C., Table II; or
an equally objectionable variation of any one of these defects, any other
defect, or any combination of defects, which materially detracts from the
appearance, or the edible or marketing quality of the tomato.
(9) "Reasonably well formed" means that the
tomato is not decidedly kidney-shaped, lop-sided, elongated, angular, or
otherwise decidedly deformed.
(10)
"Slightly rough" means that the tomato is not decidedly ridged or
grooved.
(11) "Serious damage"
means any specific defect described in Rule
5G-3.009, F.A.C., Table II; or
an equally objectionable variation of any one of these defects, any other
defect, or any combination of defects, which seriously detracts from the
appearance, or the edible or marketing quality of the tomato.
(12) "Misshapen" means that the tomato is
decidedly kidney-shaped, lop-sided, elongated, angular or otherwise decidedly
deformed provided that the shape is not affected to an extent that the
appearance or the edible quality of the tomato is very seriously
affected.
(13) "Very serious
damage" means any specific defect described in Rule
5G-3.009, F.A.C., Table II; or
an equally objectionable variation of any one of these defects, any other
defect, or any combination of defects, which very seriously detracts from the
appearance, or the edible or marketing quality of the
tomato.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 570.56 FS., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 570.56 FS., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida.
New 8-17-80, Formerly 5G-3.08.
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