7 CFR § 51.696 Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Products (Inspection, Certification, and Standards)

§ 51.696 Firm.

Current through Jul 29, 2026 · Read all of Part 51

Firm as applied to common oranges, means that the fruit is not soft, or noticeably wilted or flabby; as applied to oranges of the Mandarin group (Satsuma, King, Mandarin), means that the fruit is not extremely puffy, although the skin may be slightly loose.

← § 51.695 Well colored.§ 51.697 Well formed. →