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 28 - Melons, Other than Cantaloupes
Section 1442.3 - Melons, Defines Mature
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
"Mature," in the case of casabas, honeydew and honeyball melons, and watermelons, means that the appearance from the outside of the melon indicates maturity and that the arils which surround the seeds have been absorbed and also the following:
(a) In the case of watermelons, that the flesh of the watermelons has not less than 75 percent red color.
(b) In the case of honeyball and honeydew melons, that the juice of the edible portion contains not less than 10 percent soluble solids as determined by the standard hand refractometer, or that the fruit has been separated from the vine by a full slip which indicates actual maturity. The honeyball melon shall be netted and have pink flesh.
1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
