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 39 - Pomegranates
Section 1464.3 - Pomegranates, Maturity Defined
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Pomegranates shall be considered mature when both of the following requirements are satisfied:
(a) The juice from a composite sample of at least 10 percent of the fruit in any container does not exceed 1.85 percent of acid.
(b) The juice is a shade of red equal to or darker than Munsell Color Chart 5R-5/12, Lot 8730.
1. New
section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No.
4).
2. Amendment filed 8-18-83; designated effective 8-25-83
pursuant to Government Code Section
11346.2(d)
(Register 83, No. 34).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.