GARLIC agmark

Grade designation

Grade Requirements

Grade tolerances

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2

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Extra class

Garlic shall be of superior quality.

They shall be characteristic of the variety and /or commercial type.

The bulbs shall be :

–          intact;

–          regular in shape;

–          properly cleaned.

5% by weight of Garlic not satisfying the requirements of the grade, but meeting those of Class I grade or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that grade.

They must be free of defects, with the exception of very slight superficial blemishes, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation the package.

The cloves must be compact;

The roots of dry garlic must be cut off flush with the bulb.

Class I

Garlic shall   be of good quality. They shall be characteristics of the variety and/or commercial type.

The bulbs shall be :

10% by weight   of Garlic not                  satisfying            the requirements of the grade, but meeting             those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that grade.

–     intact;

–     of fairly regular shape

The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.

–           slight tears in the outer skin of the bulb;

cloves       must       be       reasonably compact.

Class II

Garlic which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher grade, but satisfy the minimum requirements. The following defects may be allowed, provided the garlic   retain its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation.

–          tears in the outer skin or missing parts of the outer skin of the bulb;

–          healed injuries;

–          slight bruises;

–          irregular shape;

–          upto three cloves missing.

10% by weight   of   Garlic not                  satisfying            the requirements of the grade but meeting the minimum requirements.