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

Regulations

Grading, Packing and Marking of Dried Fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part VIII : Specific Quality Standards for Dried Subtropical Fruit

31. Mangoes - Strips

 

(1) Dried mango strips shall—
(a) be prepared from peeled and cleanly cut mangoes;
(b) have a chewable texture: Provided that Standard Grade mangoes shall have a reasonably chewable texture;
(c) have a maximum thickness of 14 mm for Choice Grade mangoes; and
(d) be pliable when folding a single piece or strip.

 

(2) Different varieties of dried mango strips may be packed in the same container.

 

Sizing

 

(3) Sizing of dried mango strips is optional: Provided that if sized, the size shall be determined by the diameter of the widest part.

 

Permissible deviations

 

(4) The maximum permissible deviations for dried mango strips are as follows:

R3449 table 18

R3449 table 19