LITCHI agmark

Grade designation

Grade Requirements

Grade tolerances

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2

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Extra class

Litchis must be of superior quality. They must have the shape, development and colouring that are typical of the variety and/or varietal type. They must be free of defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the

quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.

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

Class I

Litchis must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.

The following slight defects however may be allowed provided

10% by number or weight of Litchis   not satisfying the

requirements of the grade, but meeting those

these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.

–   slight defects in shape

–   slight defects in colouring;

–   slight skin defects

Provided these do not exceed a total area of 0.25 sq.cm.

of Class II grade or, exceptionally coming within the tolerances of that grade.

Class II

This grade includes Litchis which do not quality for inclusion in the higher grades, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in general characteristics. The following defects may be allowed, provided, the Litchis retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation.

–          defects in shape,

–          defects in colouring,

–          skin blemishes provided these do not exceed a total area of

0.5 sq. cm.

10% by number or weight of Litchis not satisfying the requirements of the grade, but meeting the minimum requirements.