Grade designations | Grade requirements | Grade tolerances |
(1) | (2) | (3) |
Extra class | Amla/Aonla shall be of superior quality. They must be | 5% by number or |
having characteristics of the commercial variety/ type in shape, external appearance, development and color. They must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, quality keeping quality and presentation in the package. It shall be free from swelling caused by abnormal development; The defects shall not affect the flesh of the produce. | weight of Aamla or Aonla not satisfying the requirements of the grade, but meeting those of Class-I grade or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that grade. | |
In this class, Aamla or Aonla shall not be less than equatorial diameter of 35 mm. | ||
Class-I | Aamla or Aonla shall be of good quality. They shall be having characteristics of the commercial variety/ type. Following slight defects may be there, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package. Aamla or Aonla having the following negligible defects may be allowed:- – slight defects in shape; – defects in colour covering only up to 1/20th of the surface; – slight skin defects not exceeding 2 sq. cm. | 10% by number or weight of Aamla or Aonla not satisfying the requirements of the grade, but meeting those of Class-II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that grade. |
The defects shall not, in any case, affect the pulp of the fruit. | ||
Class-II | This grade includes Amla or Aonla which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher grades, but satisfy the minimum requirements. Following defects shall be allowed, provided the Amla or Aonla retain their essential characteristics as regards quality, keeping quality and presentation in the package:- – defects in shape; – defects in colour covering only upto 1/10th of the surface; – skin defects (mechanical bruising, sun spots, latex burns). The total area affected should not exceed 4 sq. cm. of the total surface. | 10 % by number or weight of Amla or Aonla not satisfying the requirements of the grade but meeting the minimum requirements. |
The defects shall not in any case, affect the pulp of the fruit. |
- fresh in appearance;
- intact and sound;
- clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter;
- sound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration, such as to make it unfit for human consumption is excluded;
- free from damage caused by low or high temperature;
- free from marked bruising or rubbing;
- free from insect infestations, live insect, dead insects, insect fragments, mould or mites, larvae, rodent hair and excreta;
- free from fermentation, rancid taste and musty odour;
- free from dirt, extraneous matter (including natural colors) and other harmful matters;
- free from any fungal or bacteria contamination;
- free from damage caused by hail;
- free from damage caused by heating;
- free from cavities and cracks in the skin