(1) The term "ounces" refers to "ounces of net weight" of any individual container, of the average net weight of all the containers, or of the aggregate net weight of all the containers comprising the sample as may be applicable. The allowances as stated may be interpolated into other equivalents for containers of other sizes or on an aggregate basis.

For

(2) When the unit of the allowance, such as "per 200 ounces", is greater than in individual containers, the net weight of all containers in the sample may be aggregated to arrive at the approximate quantity by which to determine compliance with the stated allowance. example, in a lot consisting of approximate 8-oz. net weight containers and with defects permitted in "1 per 200 ounces", such defect would be permitted in a total of not less than twenty-five 8-oz. containers (approximately 200 ounces in the aggregate).

(3) An occasional defect may be permitted if all the containers in a sample in the aggregate constitute a net weight less than the unit of allowance, provided such defect, singly or in combination with other defects, no more than slightly affects the appearance or edibility of the product.

§ 52.1121 Flavor.

(a) (A) classification. Fruit preserves (or jams) that possess a good flavor may be given a score of 34 to 40 points. "Good flavor" means:

(1) that the product possesses a good and distinct flavor; and

(2) that the flavor is characteristic of the applicable kind of fruit ingredient or applicable kinds of fruit ingredients.

(b) (B) classification. If the fruit preserves (or jams) possess a fairly good flavor, a score of 28 to 33 points may be given. Fruit preserves (or jams) that fall 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). "Fairly good flavor” means:

(1) that the product possesses a flavor reasonably characteristic of the applicable kind of fruit ingredient or applicable kinds of fruit ingredients; and

(2) may possess a slightly caramelized flavor but is free from any bitter flavor or other objectionable flavor or off flavor of any kind.

(c) (SStd) classification. Fruit preserves (or jams) that fail to meet the

requirements of paragraph (b) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 27 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

LOT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION § 52.1122 Ascertaining the grade of a lot.

The grade of a lot of the processed product covered by these standards is determined by the procedures set forth in the regulations governing inspection and certification of processed fruits and vegetables, processed products thereof, and certain other processed food products (§§ 52.1 to 52.87).

[22 F. R. 3547, May 22, 1957] SCORE SHEET

§ 52.1123 Score sheet for fruit preserves (or jams).

been separated; and the core, seeds, and major portions of membrane have been removed. The product is packed with or without the addition of water, grapefruit juice, nutritive sweetening ingredients, or artificial sweetening ingredients and other ingredients permissible under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; and is sufficiently processed by heat to assure preservation of the product in hermetically sealed containers.

§ 52.1142

Grades of canned grapefruit.

(a) "U.S. Grade A” (or “U.S. Fancy") is the quality of canned grapefruit (1) that has a drained weight or average drained weight, as the case may be, of not less than 56.25 percent of the capacity of the container, of which not less than 75 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit consists of practically whole segments; (2) that has a good color; (3) that is practically free from defects; (4) that has a good character; (5) that has a good flavor and odor, and (6) that scores not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(b) "U.S. Grade B" (or "U.S. Choice") is the quality of canned grapefruit (1) that has a drained weight or average drained weight, as the case may be, of not less than 53.12 percent of the capacity of the container, of which not less than 50 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit consists of practically whole segments; (2) that has at least a reasonably good color; (3) that is at least reasonably free from defects; (4) that has at least a reasonably good character; (5) that has at least a fairly good flavor and odor, and (6) that scores not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(c) "U.S. Broken" is the quality of canned grapefruit (1) that has a drained weight or average drained weight, as the case may be, of not less than 53.12 percent of the capacity of the container, of which less than 50 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit consists of practically whole segments; (2) that has at least a reasonably good color; (3) that is at least reasonably free from defects; (4) that has at least a reasonably good character; (5) that has at least a reasonably good flavor and odor, and (6) that scores not less than 70 points when

scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(d) "Substandard" is the quality of canned grapefruit that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B and U.S. Broken.

LIQUID MEDIA AND FILL OF CONTAINER § 52.1143 Recommended designations of liquid media and Brix measurements when packed in sirup. "Cut-out" requirements for liquid media in canned grapefruit are not incorporated in the grades of the finished product since sirup or any other liquid medium, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purposes of these grades. It is recommended that canned grapefruit, when packed in sirup, have the following indicated "cut-out" Brix measurement for the respective designa

tion:

Sirup designation:
Heavy---
Light

Slightly sweetened water.

Briz measurement 18 degrees or more. 16 degrees or more, but less than 18 degrees. 12 degrees or more, but less than 16 degrees.

These recommendations are not applicable to canned grapefruit packed in water, grapefruit juice, or with artificial sweeteners.

§ 52.1144 Recommended fill of container.

The recommended fill of container is not incorporated in the grades of the finished product since fill of container, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purposes of these grades. It is recommended that each container of canned grapefruit be filled with grapefruit as full as practicable without impairment of quality and that the product and packing medium occupy not less than 90 percent of the volume of the container. FACTORS OF QUALITY

§ 52.1145 Ascertaining the grade of a sample unit.

(a) General. In addition to considering other requirements outlined in the standards, the following quality factors are evaluated in ascertaining the grade of a sample unit:

(1) Factor not rated by score points. (i) Flavor and odor.

(2) Factors rated by score points. The relative importance of each factor which

§ 52.1146 Ascertaining the rating for the factors which are scored.

The essential variations within each factor which is scored are so described that the value may be ascertained for each factor and expressed numerically. The numerical range within each factor which is scored is inclusive. (For example, "18 to 20 points" means 18, 19, or 20 points.)

§ 52.1147 Drained weight.

(a) General. The drained weight of canned grapefruit is determined by emptying the contents of the container upon a U.S. Standard No. 8 circular sieve of proper diameter containing 8-meshes to the inch (0.0937-inch, ±3 percent, square openings) so as to distribute the product evenly, inclining the sieve slightly to facilitate drainage, and allowing to drain for two minutes. The drained weight is the weight of the sieve and the grapefruit less the weight of the dry sieve. The grapefruit thus drained is referred to in this subpart as "drained

grapefruit" or "drained weight." A sieve 8 inches in diameter is used for the equivalent of No. 3 size cans (40 x 414) and smaller, and a sieve 12 inches in diameter is used for containers larger than the equivalent of the No. 3 size can. "Capacity of the container" means the weight of distilled water at 68 degrees Fahrenheit which the sealed container will hold.

(b) (A) classification. Canned grapefruit that has a drained weight of not less than 56.25 percent of the capacity of the container may be given a score of 18 to 20 points as indicated in Table I. Whenever more than one container of the product is being graded and the average drained weight of the containers indicates a score in this classification, the score point indicated by such average drained weight is assigned to each container; except that, if the drained weight of any individual container indicates a score of less than 16 points each container will be assigned the score for its own drained weight.

(c) (B) classification. (1) If the drained weight of the canned grapefruit is less than 56.25 percent, but not less than 53.12 percent of the capacity of the container, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given as indicated in Table I. Canned grapefruit that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade B or above U.S. Broken, whichever is applicable, regardless of the total score for the product. (This is a limiting rule.)

less than 14 points each container will be assigned the score for its own drained weight.

classification.

(d) (SStd.) Canned grapefruit that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 15 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product. (This is a limiting rule.)

§ 52.1148 Wholeness.

(a) General. A "practically whole segment" means (1) any grapefruit segment that is substantially intact and retains its apparent original conformation, or (2) any portion of a segment that is not less than 75 percent of its apparent original size and is not excessively trimmed.

(b) (A) classification. Canned grapefruit that consists of not less than 75 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit in practically whole segments may be given a score of 18 to 20 points.

(c) (B) classification. If less than 75 percent but not less than 50 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit is in practically whole segments a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. Canned grapefruit that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade B, regardless of the total score for the product. (This is a limiting rule.)

(d) (Broken) classification. If less than 50 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit is in practically whole segments a score of 0 to 15 points may be given. Canned grapefruit that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Broken, regardless of the total score for the product. (This is a limiting rule.)

U.S. Grade B, regardless of the total score for the product. (This is a limiting rule.) "Reasonably good color" means a fairly bright color which may be variable but is not off color for any reason.

(c) (SStd.) classification. Canned grapefruit that fails to meet the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 15 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product. (This is a limiting rule.)

§ 52.1150 Defects.

(a) General. The factor of defects refers to the degree of freedom from harmless extraneous material, from seeds, from portions of albedo, from portions of tough membrane, from damaged units, and other similar defects.

(1) "Harmless extraneous material" means leaves, portions of leaves, small pieces of peel, and other similar material that is harmless.

(2) "Seed" means any seed or any portion thereof, whether or not fully developed, that measures more than 16 inch in any dimension. A "large seed" is one that measures more than % inch in any dimension.

(3) "Damaged unit" means any grapefruit segment or portion thereof that is damaged by lye peeling, by discoloration, or by similar injury or that is otherwise damaged to such an extent that the appearance or eating quality of the unit is seriously affected.

(b) (A) classification. Canned grapefruit that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Practically free from defects" means that any defects present do not more than slightly affect the appearance or edibility of the product, and specifically that:

(1) No harmless extraneous material is present;

(2) Not more than 5 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit may be damaged units, and

(3) That for each 20 ounces of net weight there may be present:

(i) Not more than 4 seeds including not more than one large seed, and

(ii) Not more than an aggregate area of two-square inches on the units covered by tough membrane or albedo.