(c) (B) classification. If the canned grapefruit is reasonably free from defects 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.) "Reasonably free from defects" means that any defects present do not materially detract from the appearance or edibility of the product, and specifically that: (1) Not more than 15 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit may be damaged units, and (2) That for each 20 ounces of net weight there may be present: (i) Not more than one small piece of harmless extraneous material; (ii) Not more than 12 seeds including not more than three large seeds; and (iii) Not more than an aggregate area of 3-square inches on the units covered by tough membrane or albedo. (d) (SStd.) classification. 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.) (a) General. The factor of character refers to the structure and condition of the cells of the grapefruit and reflects the maturity of the grapefruit. (b) (A) classification. Canned grapefruit that has a good character may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Good character" means that the grapefruit is moderately firm and fleshy; that the segments or portions thereof possess a juicy, cellular structure free from dry cells, or "ricey" cells, or fibrous cells that materially affect the appearance or eating quality of the product; and that the product is reasonably free from loose floating cells. (c) (B) classifications. If the canned grapefruit has a reasonably good character 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 EXPLANATIONS OF TERMS § 52.1152 Explanations of terms. (a) "Good flavor and odor" means that the product has a distinct and normal flavor and odor typical of canned grapefruit and is free from objectionable odors and objectionable flavors of any kind. (b) "Fairly good flavor and odor" means that the product may be lacking in good flavor and odor but is free from objectionable flavors and objectionable odors of any kind. (c) "Brix" means the degrees Brix of the liquid media surrounding the canned grapefruit when tested with a Brix hydrometer calibrated at 20 degrees C. (68 degrees F.). If the liquid media is tested at a temperature other than 20 degrees C. (68 degrees F.) the applicable temperature correction shall be made to the reading of the scale as prescribed in the "Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists." The degrees Brix of the liquid media may be determined by any other method which gives equivalent results. LOT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION § 52.1153 Ascertaining the grade of a lot. The grade of a lot of canned grapefruit 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 through 52.87). Subpart-United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Grapefruit SOURCE: §§ 52.1171 to 52.1180 appear at 18 F.R. 7989, Dec. 9, 1953, unless otherwise noted. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND GRADES § 52.1171 Product description. Frozen grapefruit is prepared from the matured fruit of the grapefruit tree (Citrus paradisi), after the fruit has been washed and peeled, and has been separated into segments by removing the core, seeds, and membrane; may be packed with or without packing media; and is frozen and stored at temperatures necessary for the preservation of the product. § 52.1172 Grades of frozen grapefruit. (a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of frozen grapefruit of which not less than 75 percent by weight of the grapefruit consists of segments that are whole or almost whole; that possesses a practically uniform, bright, typical color; that is practically free from defects; that possesses a good character; that possesses a normal flavor and odor; and 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 frozen grapefruit of which not less than 50 percent by weight of the grapefruit consists of segments that are whole or almost whole; that possesses a reasonably uniform and reasonably good color; that is reasonably free from defects; that possesses a reasonably good character; that possesses a normal flavor and odor; and 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 frozen grapefruit of which less than 50 percent by weight of the grapefruit consists of segments that are whole or almost whole; that possesses a reasonably uniform and reasonably good color; that is reasonably free from defects; that possesses a reasonably good character; that possesses a normal flavor and odor; and scores 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 the quality of frozen grapefruit that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice and U.S. Broken. may be ascertained for each factor and expressed numerically. The numerical range within each factor is inclusive (for example, "18 to 20 points" means 18, 19, or 20 points). § 52.1175 Wholeness. (a) Definitions. (1) "Whole" or "whole segment" means any segment that retains its apparent original conformation, is not excessively trimmed, and weighs not less than % ounce. A whole segment that is excessively trimmed or that weighs less than 3% ounce is considered a broken segment. (2) "Almost whole" or "almost whole segment" means any portion of a segment that is not less than 75 percent of the apparent original segment size, is not excessively trimmed, and weighs not less than 3% ounce. An almost whole segment that is excessively trimmed or that weighs less than % ounce is considered a broken segment. (3) "Broken" or "broken segment" means a portion of a segment that is less than 75 percent of the apparent original segment size, a whole or almost whole segment that is excessively trimmed, a whole or almost whole segment that weighs less than % ounce, and portions of segments that are joined together only by a "thread” or membrane. (b) (A) classification. Frozen grapefruit that consists of not less than 75 percent by weight of units that are whole or almost whole segments may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. (c) (B) classification. If the frozen grapefruit consists of at least 50 percent but less than 75 percent by weight of units that are whole or almost whole segments, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. Frozen grapefruit 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). Frozen (d) (Broken) classification. If the frozen grapefruit consists of less than 50 percent by weight of the units that are whole or almost whole segments, a score of 0 to 15 points may be given. grapefruit that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Broken, regardless of the total score forthe product (this is a limiting rule). (e) General. The evaluation of the score points for the factor of wholeness may be determined from Table No. I of this paragraph which indicates the score range in the respective grades and de (a) General. Federal inspection certificates may designate pink grapefruit whenever that fact is determined. (1) The uniformity and intensity of the typical color is considered in determining the factor of color. (b) (A) classification. Frozen grapefruit that possesses a practically uniform, bright, typical color may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Practically uniform, bright, typical color" means that the grapefruit may possess not more than a slight variation from the typical color of properly matured grapefruit or pink grapefruit from which prepared. (c) (B) classification. If the frozen grapefruit possesses a reasonably uniform and reasonably good color, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. Frozen grapefruit 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 and reasonably good color" means that the grapefruit may be variable in color, is fairly bright, and is not off color. (d) (SStd) classification. Frozen 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 U. S. Grade D or Substandard, 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 harmless extraneous material, from seeds, from portions of covering membrane, and from damaged units. (1) "Harmless extraneous material" means leaves, small pieces of peel, and other similar material. (2) "Seed" means any seed, whether or not fully developed, that measures more than 316 inch in any dimension. A "large seed" is one that may be plump and measures more than % inch in any dimension. (3) "Damaged unit" means any unit that is damaged by pathological injury, by lye peeling, by discoloration, or by similar injury or that is damaged to such an extent that the appearance or eating quality of the unit is seriously affected. (b) (A) classification. Frozen grapefruit that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. "Practically free from defects" means that no harmless extraneous material is present; that not more than 5 percent by weight of the grapefruit may be damaged units; and that for each 16 ounces of net weight there may be present: (2) Not more than an aggregate area of 1 square inch on the units covered by membrane. (c) (B) classification. If the frozen grapefruit is reasonably free from defects, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. Frozen grapefruit 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" means that not more than 10 percent by weight of the grapefruit may be damaged units; and that for each 16 ounces of net weight there may be present: (1) Not more than 1 small piece of harmless extraneous material; (2) Not more than 12 seeds including not more than 3 large seeds; and (3) Not more than an aggregate area of 2 square inches on the units covered by membrane. (d) (SStd) classification. Frozen grapefruit that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 23 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). (e) General. The evaluation of the score points for the factor of absence of defects may be determined from Table No. II of this paragraph which indicates the maximum allowances for each type of defect for the score indicated. TABLE NO. II (1) Not more than 6 seeds including not more than 1 large seed; and of the grapefruit consists of soft, fibrous, or "ricey" segments. (c) (B) classification. If the frozen grapefruit possesses a reasonably good character, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. Frozen grapefruit 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 good character" means that the grapefruit is fairly firm and fleshy and that not more than 15 percent by weight of the grapefruit consists of soft, fibrous, or "ricey" segments. (d) (SStd) classification. Frozen grapefruit that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 23 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 § 52.1179 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] Subpart-United States Standards for Grades of Canned Grapefruit Juice SOURCE: 52.1191 to 52.1203 appear at 19 F.R. 6023, Sept. 18, 1954, unless otherwise noted. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, STYLES, AND § 52.1191 Product description. Canned grapefruit juice is the undiluted, unconcentrated, unfermented juice obtained from mature fresh fruit of the grapefruit tree (Citrus paradisi) which fruit has been properly washed; is packed with or without the addition of a non-liquid nutritive sweetening ingredient or sweetening ingredients; and is sufficiently processed by heat to assure preservation of the product in hermetically sealed containers. § 52.1192 Styles of canned grapefruit juice. (a) Style I, Unsweetened (or natura! juice). (b) Style II, Sweetened (or with added sweetening ingredient). Canned grapefruit juice of this style shall have been processed with the addition of sufficient nutritive sweetening ingredient or sweetening ingredients to produce a Brix measurement of not less than 11.5°. § 52.1193 Grades of canned grapefruit juice. (a) “U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of canned grapefruit juice that shows no coagulation; that possesses a very good color; that is practically free from defects; that possesses a very good flavor; and that 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 grapefruit juice that may show slight coagulation; that possesses a good color; that is fairly free from defects; that possesses a good flavor; and that 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 grapefruit juice that fails to meet the requirements of U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard. 1 Indicates limiting rule. |