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TITLE 4 - AGRICULTURE
PART 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 21 - CITRUS
SUBCHAPTER B - CITRUS QUALITY
SECTION/RULE §21.21 - Standards
Chapter Review Date 12/13/2022

All citrus fruit handled and/or sold within the state of Texas must be mature and fit for consumption. Fruit are considered mature and fit for consumption if the following conditions are met:(1) Grapefruit:(A) minimum ratio of soluble solids to anhydrous acid:Attached Graphic(B) minimum juice requirement (in cubic centimeters) as it relates to fruit size:Attached Graphic(2) Oranges: (A) minimum ratio of soluble solids to anhydrous citric acid:Attached Graphic(B) minimum juice requirement (in cubic centimeters) as it relates to fruit size:Attached Graphic

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.21 adopted to be effective September 6, 1996, 21 TexReg 8097; amended to be effective July 16, 2003, 28 TexReg 5529; amended to be effective January 3, 2018, 42 TexReg 7579.

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