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Qualitative QC values

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As a part of a QC check, you may be asked to answer questions about pulp to peel separation, peel color, interior color, latex, and/or grade. Here is a guide explaining how the values typically align with stages:

  • Pulp to Peel Separation

    • Yes = Stage 3.0 to 3.5

    • Some = Stage 2.25 to 2.5

    • No = Stage 1.0 to 2.0

  • Peel Color

    • Dark = Full green color bananas = Stage 1.0 to 2.0

    • Medium = Slight yellow color on shoulder of banana = Stage 2.25 to 2.5

    • Lite = Yellow color showing on full length of banana fingers = Stage 3.0 to 3.5

  • Interior Color

    • Lite = Hard, white pulp color with a slight yellow streak in the center of the pulp = Stage 1.0 to 2.0

    • Medium = Firm, white pulp color with slightly more of a yellow streak in the center of the pulp = Stage 2.25 to 2.5

    • Heavy = Softer and more flexible pulp; typical ripened banana color = Stage 3.0 to 3.5

  • Latex

    • Lite = Little to no latex when cut open

    • Medium = Average amount of latex when cut open

    • Heavy = High volume of latex when cut open

  • Grade

    Grade refers to the roundness of the pulp cross section.

    • Thin: ridges are well defined

    • Normal: ridges are less defined

    • Full: ridges are not defined