Farmsoft quality control

Citrus quality inspection app

Citrus QC for oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes and grapefruit: maturity (Brix, acid, juice), size, colour, rind defects and decay recorded per bin, pack line and pallet.

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AI assisted defect scoring from photos

Live results visible to office, sales and suppliers

PDF QC report e-mailed automatically

100% of inspections linked to lot traceability

Citrus quality checks

Test	Measured as
Brix and acid	°Bx, % titratable acid and Brix:acid ratio
Juice content	% by weight
Size	mm diameter / count per carton
Rind colour	colour chart, % surface
Rind blemish	% surface affected
Decay	count per sample after storage

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Citrus defects to score

Green and blue mould (Penicillium)
Oleocellosis (oil spotting)
Creasing
Wind scar and thrips damage
Puffiness and granulation
Chilling pitting

Standards: Citrus Australia quality standards; UNECE FFV-14; state maturity rules.

Storage conditions

Temperature	Oranges 3–9 °C; lemons 10–13 °C; grapefruit 10–15 °C
Relative humidity	85–90 %
Typical storage / shelf life	3–8 weeks depending on type

Typical commercial ranges; confirm against your variety and customer spec.

QC at every stage

Incoming / receivalCheck every supplier delivery before it is accepted; reject or downgrade with photos.
Pre-packConfirm the lot meets the pack spec before it goes on the line.
Post-packSample finished cartons for weight, grade, label and defects.
StorageRe-inspect lots held in cool or controlled-atmosphere storage.
Pre-shippingFinal check on the pallet; the report travels with the shipment.
Customer claimsLink a claim to the original inspection, photos and temperatures.

How Producepak runs citrus QC

Inspection templates per crop, customer and stage – your own tests, limits and scoring
Photos on every sample, with AI-assisted defect detection
Pass, downgrade or reject with automatic e-mail to the supplier or customer
Results linked to the lot, pallet, PO and invoice for traceability
Supplier and grower quality scorecards over time
Works on phones and tablets in the packhouse, cool room and field

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Questions

What does a citrus quality inspection check?

Brix and acid, Juice content, Size, Rind colour, Rind blemish, Decay. Each test has its own limits and scoring, set per customer and pack.

What are the most common citrus defects?

Green and blue mould (Penicillium), Oleocellosis (oil spotting), Creasing, Wind scar and thrips damage, Puffiness and granulation, Chilling pitting.

What temperature should citrus be stored at?

Oranges 3–9 °C; lemons 10–13 °C; grapefruit 10–15 °C at 85–90 % relative humidity; 3–8 weeks depending on type.

Which standards apply?

Citrus Australia quality standards; UNECE FFV-14; state maturity rules.

Can suppliers see the result?

Yes. The inspection report, with photos, can be e-mailed to the grower or supplier automatically when the inspection is completed.