California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 22 - Citrus
Section 1430.22 - Grapefruit, Maturity Sample Size

The ratio of soluble solids to acid in the juice shall be determined by the analysis of a random sample consisting of not less than 18 fruits from each size.

When grapefruit is segregated by size as provided in Section 1430.26, each size shall be considered as a separate lot.

When grapefruit is not segregated by size the fruits of any one size shall be considered as a separate lot.

If the soluble solids to acid ratio test of the first sample selected fails to meet the maturity standard, but is not more than 0.4 below the required ratio, two more samples shall be analyzed. An enforcing officer may select and analyze more than three samples, but the average of the results of all of the tests taken shall determine whether that lot meets the maturity requirement.

1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 1430.22 to Section 1430.19, and renumbering and amendment of former Section 1430.43 to Section 1430.22 filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 45). For prior history, see Registers 71, No. 2; 55, No. 10; and Register 3.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 42681 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.