(1) Classification: The market classification of the citrus hybrid generally known as “”Ambersweet”” shall be “”Orange””, a hybrid between orange (C. sinensis), mandarin (C. reticulata), and grapefruit (C. paradisi).
    (2) Identification: The proper identification of this citrus fruit shall be “”Ambersweet Orange”” or “”Orange”” whenever this fruit is identified.
    (3) Standards: All state laws and rules applicable to the maturity of oranges shall be applicable to this fruit, except as provided below:
Orange Standards
Minimum Total Solids %
Solids to Acid Min. Ratio
8.4 to (not including) 8.5
10.20 to 1
*8.5 to (not including) 8.6
10.25 to 1
8.6 to (not including) 8.7
10.20 to 1
**8.7 to (not including) 8.8
10.15 to 1
8.8 to (not including) 8.9
10.10 to 1
8.9 to (not including) 9.0
10.05 to 1
***9.0 to (not including) 9.1
10.00 to 1
9.1 to (not including) 9.2
9.95 to 1
9.2 to (not including) 9.3
9.90 to 1
*Ambersweet oranges Oct. 16 thru July 31

**Ambersweet oranges Oct. 1 thru Oct. 15

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***Ambersweet oranges Aug. 1 thru Sept. 30

Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), (7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS. Law Implemented 601.11, 601.9910 FS. History-New 8-16-90, Amended 8-22-95, 7-6-09.