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Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part VII :  Specific Quality Standards for Canned Vegetables

34. Okra

1 - 2. Styles and standards for styles

 

(1) Where used specifically with regard to canned okra—

 

(a) "tender texture" means that the okra is practically free from fibrous material, which is objectionable upon eating and with seeds that are in the early stages of development.

 

(b) "fairly tender texture" means that the seeds of okra may be passed the early stages of development, and that the product contains not more than 0.20% (by mass) of dried cellulose material.

 

(2) Canned okra shall be presented as one of the following styles:

 

(a) Whole okra: Shall consist of whole pods with stems removed and with or without the caps removed.

 

(b) Cut okra or Okra cuts: Shall consist of pods with the caps and stems removed, which have been cut transversely into pieces.