Part 3Dried vine fruit

Part 3 Dried vine fruit

Division I General requirements

7 Basic requirements for currants, raisins and sultanas

Currants, raisins and sultanas may contain edible fats and oils and shall:

(a) be manufactured from sound and reasonably mature fruit;

(b) be practically free from foreign matter;

(c) not have mineral impurities exceeding 75 milligrams per 100 grams or 30 grit units as determined by the CSIRO Gritometer; and

(d) not have a moisture content exceeding:

(i) for bulk packed fruit, 18 per cent; and

(ii) for final consumer packed fruit, 20 per cent.

Note: 1 grit unit = 2.5 mg/100 grams.

Division II Currants

8 Six crown currants

Six crown currants shall consist of currants that comply with clause 7 and:

(a) are bold, dark coloured berries that still retain their natural bloom;

(b) have a typical flavour and texture;

(c) are practically free of shotty, pin‑head and red berries;

(d) do not contain more than three per cent by count of buck currants; and

(e) pass through a 10 millimetre riddle and over a seven millimetre riddle.

9 Five crown currants

Five crown currants shall consist of currants that:

(a) comply with clause 7 and paragraphs 8 (a) and (b);

(b) are practically free from shotty and pin-head berries;

(c) do not contain more than:

(i) five per cent by count of red berries; and

(ii) three per cent by count of buck currants; and

(d) pass through a 10 millimetre riddle and over a four millimetre riddle.