Canned ripe olives are processed as two distinct types. Unless a specific type is stated in this subpart, ``canned ripe olives'' refers to olives of either ``ripe-type'' or ``green-ripe type.''
(a) Ripe type. ``Ripe type'' olives are those which have been treated and oxidized in processing to produce a typical dark brown to black color.
(b) Green-ripe type. ``Green-ripe type'' olives are those which have not been oxidized in processing; which range in color from yellow-green; green-yellow or other greenish casts; and which may be mottled.