Fruits and Vegetables Grading and Marking Rules, 2012 - Agmarknet

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Provided that the following do not amountto defect if the bitter gourds retain theiressential characteristics as regards thequality, the keeping quality andpresentation:- defects in shape and development;- defects in colour.- skin defects (scratches, scars, scrapsand blemishes) not to exceed 4 cm.cumulative area of total surface area.the requirements ofthe grade, butmeeting theminimumrequirements.The skin defects must not affect the pulp.4. Other requirements:(i) Bitter gourds must have been carefully picked and have colour that ischaracteristic of the variety and to the area in which they are grown. Thedevelopment and condition of the bitter gourds must be such as to enable them:-(ii)- to reach the appropriate stage of maturity corresponding to the particularcharacteristics of the variety;- to withstand transport and handling, and- to arrive in satisfactory maturity condition at the place of destination andshould not become yellow or should not show the indications of ripening.For Extra Class bitter gourds must be packed in layers but sufficiently separatedfrom each other.(iii) Bitter gourds may be presented in one of the following forms, namely:-(a) in regular layers according to size;(b) in open or closed containers;(c) loose in consumer packages;(d) shipping packages (master containers or cartons); or(e) in bulk or pallet bins (retail display or promotion).(iv) It shall be marked on the package according to the colour of the bitter gourdspacked:- Light green- Green- Whitish10
5 .Provisions Concerning Sizing:-(A) i) The size of the bitter gourd shall be determined by the length withoutstem/stalk in mm.Size code Length in mmwithout stemA* 40-70B 70-100C 101-140D 141-180E 181-230F 231 and aboveii) *Size Code “A” shall be marked as “Baby bitter gourd.”(B) Size tolerances:For all classes: 10% by number or weight of bitter gourd not satisfyingrequirements of the size code.11
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