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 25 - Table Grapes and Raisins
Section 1436.24 - Table Grapes, Defect Definitions
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The following definitions apply to this article:
(a) Raisined Berries. Grapes resembling raisins which do not contain sufficient juice to drop from the berry when pressured between the thumb and forefinger.
(b) Waterberry. A physiological disorder which is characterized by a watery, soft, or flabby condition of the berry. Affected berries are low in sugar content, have tender skins, and are very easily crushed.
(c) Redberry. Closely resembles waterberry and is generally found in black varieties. In addition to the characteristics of waterberry, grapes show a red or brownish-red color.
(d) Sunburned or Dried. Grapes which show drying of all or part of individual berries.
(e) Severe Freezing Injury. When damage from freezing has affected the pulp of the berries.
1. New
section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No.
4).
2. Amendment filed 7-18-83; effective upon filing pursuant to
Government Code Section
11346.2(d)
(Register 83, No. 30).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.
