T/YSHTY 0002-2023 The quality grading of the late-maturing citrus variety Da Ya Gan in Yingshan County
T/YSHTY 0002-2023 The quality grading of the late-maturing citrus variety Da Ya Gan in Yingshan County
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Scope: This standard specifies the requirements for grading, labeling, packaging, transportation, and storage of Da Ya citrus, a late-ripening citrus variety in Yingshan County. This standard applies to the quality grading of late-ripening Da Ya citrus produced and sold. Main technical content: 4. Grading requirements 4.1.1 Basic requirements According to the grading standards and allowable tolerances for each grade, the following basic conditions must be met: - Fruits must be intact and free from cracked or frost-damaged fruits. - No puncture wounds, bruises, scratches, or excessive healed wounds. - No significant wilting or floating skin. - Normal flavor and no abnormal odors or tastes. - Fruits must meet the maturity requirements suitable for market or storage and transportation. 4.1.2 Grading categories On the basis of meeting the requirements of 4.1.1, Da Ya citrus fruits are divided into three grades: Excellent, First-Class, and Second-Class, with each grade meeting the requirements specified in Table 1. **Table 1: Grading requirements for Da Ya citrus in Yingshan County** **Item** **Excellent** **First-Class** **Second-Class** **Fruit shape** Typical characteristics of the variety with consistent size and shape. **Fruit stem** Green, intact, and flush with the fruit. **Fruit surface** Clean with smooth skin. **Fruit color** Typical color of the variety, completely uniform, or ≥75% of the surface uniformly colored. **Fruit color** Typical color of the variety, with ≥35% of the surface uniformly colored. **Defects** Smooth skin; no hail damage, sunburn, or dry scars. Single fruits may have minor oil stains, fungal marks, or pesticide residues (no more than 2 spots per fruit). No waterlogging, dryness, or floating skin. Smooth skin; no hail damage; minor sunburn, dry scars, oil stains, fungal marks, or pesticide residues (no more than 4 spots per fruit). No waterlogging, dryness, or floating skin. Smo