Fla. Admin. Code R. 20-13.011

Current through Reg. 50, No. 253; December 31, 2024

Section 20-13.011 - Ambersweet: Classification and Standards

(1) Classification: The market classification of the citrus hybrid generally known as "Ambersweet" shall be "Orange", a hybrid between orange (C. sinensis), mandarin (C. reticulata), and grapefruit (C. paradisi).

(2) Identification: The proper identification of this citrus fruit shall be "Ambersweet Orange" or "Orange" whenever this fruit is identified.

(3) Standards: All state laws and rules applicable to the maturity of oranges shall be applicable to this fruit, except as provided below:

Orange Standards

Minimum Total Solids %	Solids to Acid Min. Ratio
8.4 to (not including) 8.5	10.20 to 1
*8.5 to (not including) 8.6	10.25 to 1
8.6 to (not including) 8.7	10.20 to 1
**8.7 to (not including) 8.8	10.15 to 1
8.8 to (not including) 8.9	10.10 to 1
8.9 to (not including) 9.0	10.05 to 1
***9.0 to (not including) 9.1	10.00 to 1
9.1 to (not including) 9.2	9.95 to 1
9.2 to (not including) 9.3	9.90 to 1
*Ambersweet oranges Oct. 16 thru July 31
**Ambersweet oranges Oct. 1 thru Oct. 15
***Ambersweet oranges Aug. 1 thru Sept. 30

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 20-13.011

Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), (7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS. Law Implemented 601.11, 601.9910 FS.

New 8-16-90, Amended 8-22-95, 7-6-09.