Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Agriculture and Rural Development
Food and Dairy Division
RegulationNo 537 - Cucumbers for Pickling
Section R. 285.537.5 - Definitions
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 5. As used in these rules:
(a) "Characteristic color" means that the color is typical of cucumbers for pickling. Cucumbers that show whitish or yellowish-green areas due to shading by the vines or other causes shall not be considered as lacking characteristic color, unless the appearance is seriously injured.
(b) "Damage" means any injury or defect which materially affects the pickling quality.
(c) "Diameter" means the minimum dimension at right angle to the longitudinal axis of the cucumber, exclusive of warts.
(d) "Fairly well formed" means that the cucumber is not materially curved, materially tapered more than normal at 1 or both ends, or otherwise materially misshapen for pickling purposes.
(e) "Fresh" means that the cucumber is bright, not wilted, or old.
(f) "Full grown" means that the cucumber has a dull appearance, is fairly smooth, and warts when present, are not prominent.
(g) "Person" means individual, partnership, trust, association, corporation, and any other business unit, or a receiver, trustee or assignee thereof.
