SAPOTA agmark

Grade designations

Grade requirements

Grade tolerances

1

2

3

Extra class

Sapota must be of superior quality. They must be well developed and have all the characteristics and colouring typical of the variety. They must be free of defects.

5 % by number or weight of Sapota 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

Sapota must be of good quality. They must be characteristics of the variety. Following defects may be there, provided they do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.

–          slight defects in shape and colour;

–          slight skin defects (i.e. scratches, scars, scrapes and blemishes) not exceeding 2% of the total surface area.

The defects should not affect the pulp of fruit

10 % by number or weight of Sapota 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 grade includes Sapota which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher grades, but satisfy the minimum requirements. Following defects may be there, provided the Sapota retain their essential characteristics as regards the general appearance, quality, the keeping quality and presentation.

–          defects in shape and colour,

–          skin defects (i.e. scratches, scars, scrapes bruises and blemishes) not exceeding 5% of the total surface area.

The defects should not affect the pulp of fruit.

10 % by number or weight of Sapota not meeting the requirements of the grade but meeting the minimum requirements.