Varieties: Washington - Lanet - Nihul
Weights: 8 kg - 16 kg
Sizes: from 30 to 60
The characteristics of our Citrus Fruits:
In all classes, our citrus fruit have the following characteristics:
- intact,
- free of bruising and/or extensive healed overcuts,
- sound; products NOT affected by rotting or deterioration.
- clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,
- practically free from pests,
- free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,
- free of signs of shrivelling and dehydration,
- free of damage caused by low temperature or frost,
- free of abnormal external moisture,
- free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
The development and condition of our citrus fruits are able:
- to withstand transportation and handling.
- to arrive in a satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
B. Maturity
Our citrus fruits have reached an appropriate degree of development and ripeness,
The Maturity of our citrus fruit is defined by the following parameters specified for each species below:
- satisfactory juice content,
- satisfactory sugar/acid ratio1,
- colouring.
The degree of colouring is such that following normal development ,the citrus fruit reach the colour typical of the variety at their destination point.
Classification :
Citrus fruit is classified in three classes, as defined below:
(i) "Extra" Class
Citrus fruit in this class is of superior quality.
It is characteristized of the commercial type.
It is free from any internal or external defects,
It is free from any slight superficial defects which may affect the general appearance of the product , the quality, or its presentation in the package.
(ii) Class I
Citrus fruit in this class is of very good quality.
It is characteristized of the variety and commercial type.
the tolarence percentage is less than 10%
- a very slight defect in shape,
- a very slight defects in colouring,
(iii) Class II
The following slight defects may be allowed, provided the citrus fruit retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
- a slight defects in shape,
- a slight defects in colouring.
- rough skin in Mandarin.
Specifications:
Treated carton for cooling protection
Brands:
Saeed - Al-Akram - Shahd - Shaker