Fla. Admin. Code R. 20-13.011 (2026)
Ambersweet: Classification and Standards
(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 | |
***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.
Effective: 7/6/2009.