Olympic CITRUS Packing Guide

CLASS DEFINITIONS CLASS 1 fruit is considered to be of the highest quality and is typically used for fresh consumption. These fruits must meet strict standards for size, colour, and appearance, as well as being free from defects such as pests and diseases. They must also have a good shelf life. CLASS 2 fruit is considered to be of lower quality. These fruits may have some defects or be slightly overripe, but still must meet certain standards for size and appearance.

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SOFT CITRUS

TYPE OF DEFECT

CLASS 1

CLASS 2

Colour

1 – 4 1 – 3 1 – 2 1 – 3 1 – 2 1 – 2

1 – 6 1 – 6 1 – 3 1 – 5 1 – 4 1 – 4 1 – 3 1 – 4 1 – 3 1 – 3 1 – 6 1 – 5 1 – 4 1 – 2 1 – 4 1 – 5 1 – 5 1 – 4 1 – 4 1 – 4

High Shoulders

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Shape Ribbed

Skin Texture

Sunburn

Hail

1

Blemish

1 – 2

Sooty Mould

1

Pitting

1 – 2 1 – 3 1 – 3 1 – 3 1 – 3 1 – 3 1 – 3 1 – 2 1

Oleo

Healed Injuries Open Injuries

Ageing

Overripe

Scale Damage

Altenaria Damage

Melanose Bolworm

1

Chemical Damage

1 – 2

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