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Grade designations

Grade requirements

Grade tolerances

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2

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Extra Class

Aubergines must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety or commercial type in shape, external appearance, development and colouring.   They must be free of defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided the do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.

Aubergines must be uniform in colour.

5 % by number or weight                   of

aubergines        not

satisfying           the

requirements       of the      grade,      but meeting those of Class I grade or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that grade.

Class I

Aubergines must be of good quality.   They must be characteristics of the variety or commercial type. Provided that the following do not amount to defect if they do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:-

·         slight defects of shape;

·         slight discolorations at the base;

·         slight bruising and/or slight healed cracks provided they do not cover more than 2 sq. cm.

The defects must not affect the flesh of the fruit.

10 % by number or weight                   of

aubergines        not

satisfying           the

requirements       of the      grade,      but meeting those of Class        II         or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that grade.

Class II

This class includes aubergines which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements: Provided that the following do not amount to defect, namely:-

·         Slight defects of shape;

·         Slight dis-colouration at the base;

·         Slight bruising and/or slight healed cracks or sun-scorched provided they do not cover more than 4 sq. cm.

·         Slight dry superficial defect provided they do not cover more than 4 sq.cm.

The defects must not affect the flesh of the fruit

10 % by number or weight                   of

aubergines        not

satisfying           the

requirements       of the      grade,      but meeting              the minimum requirements.