Disorder
The following quality requirments needs to be adhered to when packing plums, i.e.
- General appearance
- Colour
- Shape
- Minimum diameter
- Uniformity in size
- Foreign matter : visible chemical residues, dust, leaves and spurs, unattached stems
- Ripeness
- Cavities
- Hailmarks
- Dry cracks
- Suberized indentations
- Blemishes
- Rubmarks
- Malformation
- Broken stones
- Spur punctures on the shoulder
- Torn out stems
- Decay
- Internal insect infestation
- Cold damage
- Internal disorders
For comprehensive information refer to link Dept. of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) – Export standards and requirements : Plum