(e) Tidbits. Frozen tidbits of pineapple are small, wedge-shaped sections cut from slices or portions of slices of pineapple.

(f) Chunks. Frozen chunks of pineapple are pieces of pineapple which do not conform to any of the foregoing styles, which need not be symmetrical nor uniform in size, and which do not exceed 11⁄2 inches in any dimension.

§ 52.1743 Grades of frozen pineapple.

(a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of whole slices, crushed, tidbits, or chunks that possess a practically uniform, bright, characteristic yellow color in the applicable style; are practically uniform in size and symmetry in the applicable style; are practically free from defects in the applicable style; possess a good character in the applicable style; possess normal flavor and odor; and score not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

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(b) “U.S. Grade B" or "U.S. Choice" is the quality of whole slices, crushed, tidbits, or chunks that possess a reasonably uniform, good, characteristic yellow color in the applicable style; are reasonably uniform in size and symmetry in the applicable style; are reasonably free from defects in the applicable style; possess a reasonably uniform, reasonably good character in the applicable style; possess a normal flavor and odor; and score not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(c) "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard" is the quality of half slices and broken slices that are fairly uniform in size and symmetry; possess a fairly uniform, fairly good, characteristic yellow color or better color; are fairly free from defects; possess a fairly good character; possess a normal flavor and odor; and score not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(d) "U.S. Grade D" or "Substandard" is (1) the quality of whole slices, crushed, tidbits, or chunks that fail to meet the requirements of "U.S. Grade B" or "U.S. Choice"; or (2) the quality of half slices or broken slices that fail

to meet the requirements of "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard."

FACTORS OF QUALITY

§ 52.1744 Ascertaining the grade.

(a) The grade of frozen pineapple is determined immediately after thawing to the extent that the mass or units may be easily separated. The grade of frozen pineapple may be ascertained by considering, in addition to the requirements of the respective grade, the following factors: Color, uniformity of size and symmetry, absence of defects, and character.

(b) The relative importance of each factor is expressed numerically on the scale of 100. The maximum number of points that may be given for each factor is:

(b) (B) classification. Whole slices, crushed, tidbits, or chunks that possess a reasonably uniform, good, characteristic yellow color, may be given a score of 16 or 17 points. Frozen pineapple that falls into this classification shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade B" or "U.S. Choice," regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Reasonably uniform, good, characteristic yellow color" means that the frozen pineapple may have considerable variation of such color in the mass or of the units.

(c) (C) classification. Half slices or broken slices that possess a fairly uniform, fairly good, characteristic yellow color or better color may be given a score of 14 or 15 points. Frozen pineapple that falls into this classification shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard," regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). “Fairly uniform, fairly good, characteristic yellow color," means that the individual units of the frozen pineapple may vary markedly from a uniform, typical yellow color and may be slightly dull in color.

(d) (SStd) classification. Frozen pineapple that possesses a grayish cast or is definitely dull or off-color for any reason, or that fails to meet the requirements of paragraphs (a), (b), or (c) of this section for the applicable style may be given a score of 0 to 13 points and shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade D" or "Substandard", regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

§ 52.1747 Uniformity of size and symmetry.

(a) General. The factor of uniformity of size and symmetry shall not be scored when grading frozen crushed pineapple or frozen chunks of pineapple. The other three factors shall be scored and the total shall be multiplied by 100 and divided by 80, dropping any fractions, to determine the total score.

(b) (A) classification. If the frozen pineapple units are practically uniform in size and symmetry, a score of 18 to 20 points may be given. "Practically uniform in size and symmetry" has the following meaning with re

spect to, and applies only to, the following styles of frozen pineapple:

(1) Whole slices and tidbits. All of the units within each style are the same apparent thickness, size, and shape with not more than a slight deviation in actual dimensions.

(c) (B) classification. If the frozen pineapple units are reasonably uniform in size and symmetry, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. Frozen pineapple that falls into this classification shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade B" or "U.S. Choice," regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Reasonably uniform in size and symmetry" has the following meaning with respect to, and applies only to, the following styles of frozen pineapple:

(1) Whole slices and tidbits. The units within each style may vary in thickness, size, and shape with more than a slight deviation in actual dimensions.

(d) (C) classification. If the frozen pineapple units consist of half slices or broken slices, a score of 14 or 15 points may be given. Frozen pineapple that falls into this classification shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard," regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

(a) General. The factor of absence of defects refers to the degree of freedom from blemished units; from excessively trimmed units; from broken units; and from crushed units. (See Table No. I of this subpart.)

(1) "Blemished units" are units of frozen pineapple with any fruit eye more than 32 inch in diameter, deep fruit eyes regardless of area, brown spots, peel, bruise, or other injury.

(2) "Excessively trimmed units" means that the units have been so trimmed that they do not retain their apparent original conformation.

(3) "Broken units" means that whole slices are definitely severed from core hole to perimeter.

(4) "Crushed units," except for crushed style, means that the units have been crushed to the extent that they are not of normal shape.

(b) (A) classification. Frozen pineapple that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. "Practically free from defects" has the following meaning with respect to, and applies only to, the following styles of frozen pineapple:

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(1) Whole slices. No units crushed; no units are excessively trimmed; not more than 5 percent, by count, may be blemished; and not more than 10 percent, by count, may be broken in one place only. One blemished unit and one broken unit are permitted if one unit exceeds the respective allowance of 5 percent and 10 percent by count.

(2) Tidbits and chunks. Not more than 5 percent, by count, may be crushed and not more than 5 percent, by count, may be blemished.

(3) Crushed. Not more than 2 percent by weight, may be blemished units. In determining the weight of blemished material, the weight of the entire blemished piece is included and the percentage is based on the net weight of the pineapple.

(c) (B) classification. Frozen pineapple that is reasonably free from defects may be given a score of 24 to 26 points. Frozen pineapple that falls into this classification shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade B" or "U.S. Choice," regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Reasonably free from defects" has the following meaning with respect to, and applies only to, the following styles of frozen pineapple:

(1) Whole slices. Not more than 3 percent, by count, may be excessively trimmed; not more than 5 percent, by count, may be crushed; not more than 121⁄2 percent, by count, may be blemished; and not more than 25 percent, by count, may be broken in one place only.

(2) Tidbits and chunks. Not more than 5 percent, by count, may be

crushed; and not more than 121⁄2 percent, by count, may be blemished.

(3) Crushed. Not more than 1 percent, by weight, may be blemished units. In determining the weight of blemished material, the weight of the entire piece is included and the percentage based on the net weight of the frozen pineapple.

(d) (C) classification. Frozen pineapple that is fairly free from defects may be given a score of 21 to 23 points. Frozen pineapple that falls into this classification shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard," regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Fairly free from defects" has the following meaning with respect to, and applies only to, the following styles of frozen pineapple:

(1) Half slices and broken slices. Not more than 5 percent, by count, may be crushed; and not more than 121⁄2 percent, by count, may be blemished. Since half slices and broken slices of frozen pineapple are whole slices broken in more than one place, these styles are scored in this classification and shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard," regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

(e) (SStd) classification. Whole slices, crushed, tidbits, and chunks of pineapple that fail to meet paragraph (c) of this section; and half slices or broken slices of frozen pineapple that fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade D" or Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

(f) Evaluation of score. The evaluation of the score for the factor of absence of defects may be determined from Table No. I of this subpart which indicates the maximum allowances for each type of defect for the score indicated.

(a) General. The factor of character refers to the degree of ripeness and texture of the fruit.

(b) (A) classification. Frozen pineapple that possesses a good character may be given a score of 27 to 30 points "Good character" has the following meaning with respect to, and applies only to, the following styles of frozen pineapple:

(1) Whole slices, tidbits, and crushed. The fruit is of practically uniform ripeness and there may be present not more than 21⁄2 percent, by weight of the pineapple, that is core material of fibrous stock; and, in the case of whole slices and tidbits, the fruit is reasonably firm and the fruitlets appear as a compact structure, reasonably free from porosity.

(2) Chunks. The fruit is of practically uniform ripeness and normally has had more of the fibrous portions around the core hole removed than is the case with other styles of pack; the fruit is reasonably firm and the fruitlets appear as a compact structure, reasonably free from porosity.

(c) (B) classification. Frozen pineapple that possesses a reasonably good character may be given a score of 24 to 26 points. Frozen pineapple which falls into this classification shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade B" or "U.S. Choice," regardless of the total

score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Reasonably good character" has the following meaning with respect to, and applies only to, the following styles of frozen pineapple:

(1) Whole slices, tidbits, and crushed. The fruit is of reasonably uniform ripeness and there may be present not more than 5 percent, by weight of the pineapple, that is core material or fibrous stock; and, in the case of whole slices and tidbits, the fruitlets are reasonably compact in structure, fairly free from porosity.

(2) Chunks. The fruit is of reasonably uniform ripeness and normally has had more of the fibrous portions around the core hole removed than is the case with other styles of pack; and the fruitlets are reasonably compact in structure, fairly free from porosity.

(d) (C) classification. If the frozen pineapple possesses a fairly good character, a score of 21 to 23 points may be given. Frozen pineapple that falls into this classification shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard" regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule) "Fairly good character" has the following meaning with respect to, and applies only to, the following styles of frozen pineapple:

(1) Half slices and broken slices. The texture may be variable and there may

be present not more than 5 percent, by weight of the pineapple, that is core material of fibrous stock and the fruitlets may be flaccid and loosely constructed.

(e) (SStd) classification. Whole slices, crushed, tidbits, and chunks of pineapple that fail to meet paragraph (c) of this section; and half slices and broken slices that fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section, may be given a score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above "U.S. Grade D" or Substandard regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

LOT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

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Subpart-United States Standards for Grades of Canned Pineapple Juice

SOURCE: 22 FR 883, Feb. 13, 1957, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, STYLES, AND GRADES

§ 52.1761 Product description.

"Canned pineapple juice" means such product as defined in the standard of identity for canned pineapple juice (21 CFR 146.185(a)) issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

§ 52.1762 Styles of canned pineapple juice. (a) Style I, Unsweetened. (b) Style II, Sugar added.

§ 52.1763 Grades of canned pineapple juice.

(a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of canned pineapple juice that possesses a very good color, is practically free from defects, possesses a very good flavor, and scores not less than 85 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(b) "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard" is the quality of canned pineapple juice that possesses a good color, is fairly free from defects, possesses a good flavor, and scores not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(c) "Substandard" is the quality of canned pineapple juice that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard; and is the quality of canned pineapple juice that may or may not meet the minimum standard of quality for canned pineapple juice issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.