Mature.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (b) Before a mature pear becomes overripe it will show varying degrees of firmness, depending upon the stage of the ripening process. Therefore, a statement of firmness should be given in order to indicate the stage of the ripening process. A description of the ground color should also be given. (1) The following terms should be used for describing the ground color: (2) The following terms should be used for describing the firmness of pears: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 51.1272