means a dried fig which is reasonably well developed and in which (1) the interior shows good sugary tissue development that is gummy but slightly fibrous in consistency and texture, or (2) onethird or less of the interior of the fig may be entirely lacking in sugary tissue, if the remainder of the interior of the fig is sirupy and gumlike in consistency and texture.

(c) Fairly well matured. A "fairly well-matured" dried fig means a dried fig which is fairly well developed and in which (1) the sugary tissue in the interior of the fig is gummy and fibrous in consistency and texture, or (2) onethird or less of the interior of the fig may be entirely lacking in sugary tissue, if the remainder of the interior of the fig is gummy but slightly fibrous in consistency and texture, or (3) more than one-third, but less than one-half, of the interior of the fig may be entirely lacking in sugary tissue, if the remainder of the interior of the fig is sirupy and gumlike in consistency and texture.

§ 52.1029 Degrees of uniformity of size. Uniformity of size applies to Style I (b), whole, pulled, figs and Style I (c), whole, layered, figs, where the original shape has been materially changed.

(a) Practically uniform in size. "Practically uniform in size" means that not more than a total of 10 percent, by count, of dried figs may be conspicuously larger or smaller than the approximate average size of the dried figs in the container.

(b) Reasonably uniform in size. "Reasonably uniform in size" means that not more than a total of 15 percent, by count, of dried figs may be conspicuously larger or smaller than the approximate average size of the dried figs in the container.

(c) Fairly uniform in size. "Fairly uniform in size" means that not more than a total of 20 percent, by count, of dried figs may be conspicuously larger or smaller than the approximate average size of the dried figs in the container. § 52.1030 Degrees of uniformity of color.

(a) White figs (1) Practically uniform typical color. "Practically uniform typical color" means, with respect to white varieties of dried figs that are

light in color, that there may be not more than 5 percent, by count, of dried figs that are markedly dark figs; and, with respect to white varieties that are dark in color, that there may be not more than 5 percent, by count, of dried figs that are markedly light-colored figs.

(2) Reasonably uniform typical color. "Reasonably uniform typical color" means, with respect to white varieties of dried figs that are light in color, that there may be not more than 10 percent, by count, of dried figs that are markedly dark figs; and, with respect to white varieties that are dark in color, that there may be not more than 10 percent, by count, of dried figs that are markedly light-colored figs.

(3) Fairly uniform typical color. "Fairly uniform typical color" means, with respect to white varieties of dried figs that are light in color or are very light green in color, that there may be not more than 20 percent, by count, of dried figs that are markedly dark figs; and, with respect to white varieties that are dark in color, that there may be not more than 20 percent, by count, of dried figs that are markedly light-colored figs.

(b) Black figs (1) Practically uniform typical color. "Practically uniform typical color" means, with respect to Black varieties of dried figs, that the color is practically uniform and a typical natural black or dark reddish-brown color of dried figs and that not more than 10 percent, by count, of the dried figs may be, singly or in combination:

(1) Affected by very light-colored scars which are not calloused and which, singly or in the aggregate on a whole dried fig, are more than one-eighth but less than one-half of the exterior surface of the dried fig; or

(ii) Seriously damaged by scars or disease (as defined in § 52.1031 (b)) which affect the color of the dried fig.

(2) Reasonably uniform typical color. "Reasonably uniform typical color" means, with respect to Black varieties of dried figs, that the color is reasonably uniform and a typical natural black or dark reddish-brown color of dried figs and that not more than 20 percent, by count, of the dried figs may be, singly or in combination:

(i) Affected by very light-colored scars which are not calloused and which,

singly or in the aggregate on a whole dried fig, are more than one-fourth but less than one-half of the exterior surface of the dried fig; or

(ii) Seriously damaged by scars or disease (as defined in § 52.1031 (b)) which affect the color of the dried fig.

(3) Fairly uniform typical color. "Fairly uniform typical color" means, with respect to Black varieties of dried figs, that the color is fairly uniform and a typical natural black or dark reddishbrown color of dried figs and that not more than 30 percent, by count, of the dried figs may be, singly or in combination:

(1) Affected by very light-colored scars which are not calloused and which, singly or in the aggregate on a whole dried fig, are more than one-fourth but less than one-half of the exterior surface of the dried fig; or

(1) Seriously damaged by scars or disease (as defined in § 52.1031 (b)) which affect the color of the dried fig. § 52.1031 Definitions of defects.

(a) Damaged by scars or disease. "Damaged by scars or disease" means that the area of tough or calloused scars, singly or in the aggregate on a dried fig or portion of a dried fig, is equal to, or exceeds, the area of a circle % inch in diameter but is less than the area of a circle 1⁄2 inch in diameter.

(b) Seriously damaged by scars or disease. "Seriously damaged by scars or disease" means that the area of tough or calloused scars, singly or in the aggregate on a dried fig or portion of a dried fig, is equal to, or exceeds, the area of a circle 1⁄2 inch in diameter. Figs which possess very light-colored scars that are not calloused are considered as "seriously damaged by scars" if such scars, singly or in the aggregate on a whole dried fig, are equal to one-half or more of the exterior surface of the dried fig.

(c) Damaged by sunburn. "Damaged by sunburn" means any substantial damage from excessive heat to the skin evidenced by dry and tough surface areas.

(d) Seriously damaged by sunburn. "Seriously damaged by sunburn" means any substantial damage from excessive heat to the skin evidenced by dry and tough surface areas and which damage is accompanied by a lack of sugary tissue

affecting one-third or more of the interior of a dried fig.

(e) Damaged by mechanical injury. "Damaged by mechanical injury" in Styles I (a), (b), and (c)-whole loose, whole pulled, and whole layered-dried figs means skin breaks that more than slightly affect the appearance of the product.

(1) Seriously damaged by mechanical injury. "Seriously damaged by mechanical injury" means injury to the styles of whole dried figs as follows: (1) In Style I (a), Whole, loose, figs and Style I (b), Whole, pulled, figs, the seed tissue is mashed out beyond the outer wall or there are excessive skin breaks which affect materially the appearance of the dried figs for the applicable style; (2) in Style I (c), Whole, layered, figs, there are excessive skin breaks (other than the normal splitting for the style) to the extent that a dried fig cannot be identified as a whole, layered, fig.

(g) Damaged by visible sugaring. "Damaged by visible sugaring" means white sugar crystals which form on the exterior surface of a dried fig or portion of a dried fig so as to damage materially the appearance. Units showing a few lightly sugared spots are not considered as "Damaged by visible sugaring" unless singly or in combination with other defective units they affect the appearance or edibility, or both, for the respective grade.

(h) Damaged by other similar defects. "Damaged by other similar defects" includes any exposed (external or cut surface) injury or defect not specifically mentioned (such as abnormally discolored areas other than from scars, disease, or sunburn) which more than slightly affects the appearance, edibility, or keeping quality of the dried figs, except that stems which attach the fig to the twig of the tree are not considered as "damage by other similar defects."

(1) Seriously damaged by other similar defects. "Seriously damaged by other similar defects" includes any exposed (external or cut surface) injury or defect not specifically mentioned (such as abnormally discolored areas other than from scars, disease, or sunburn) which affects materially the appearance, edibility, or keeping quality of the dried figs, except that stems which

Varietal characteristics: Similar .... Uniformity of color:

Mixed.......

Dark

%

(A) Well-matured..

(B) Reasonably well-matured.

(C) Fairly well-matured.

Flavor and odor: (A), (B), (C)..

Count (per sample)..

(a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of canned fruit cocktail that is practically free from defects; that possesses a good character; that possesses a normal flavor and odor; and that is of such quality with respect to clearness of liquid media, color, and uniformity of size as to score not less than 85 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 fruit cocktail that possesses a fairly clear liquid media; that is reasonably uniform in size; that is reasonably free from defects; that possesses a reasonably good character; that possesses a normal flavor and odor; and that is of such quality with respect

to color as to score not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(c) "Substandard" is the quality of canned fruit cocktail that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade Bor U.S. Choice and is the quality of canned fruit cocktail that may or may not meet the minimum standard of quality for canned fruit cocktail issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

PROPORTIONS

§ 52.1053 Proportion of fruit ingredi

ent.

Canned fruit cocktail shall contain the fruit ingredients in the proportions indicated in table I.

Canned fruit cocktail that does not meet this requirement is "Below Standard in Fill".

(b) Method for ascertaining drained weight. The drained weight of canned fruit cocktail 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 2 minutes. The drained weight is the weight of the sieve and fruit cocktail less the weight of the dry sieve. The diameter of the sieve is 8 inches if the quantity of the contents of the container is less than 3 pounds, and 12 inches if such quantity is 3 pounds or more.

(c) Definitions of symbols. (1) Xthe average drained weight of all the sample units in the sample.

(2) LL-lower limit for drained weights of individual sample units.

(d) Compliance with drained weights. A lot of canned fruit cocktail is considered as meeting the minimum drained weight requirements if the following criteria are met:

(1) The average of the drained weights from all the sample units in the sample meet the minimum average drained weight (designated as "Xa" in table II); and

(2) The number of sample units which fail to meet the drained weight lower limit for individuals (designated as "LL” in table II) does not exceed the applicable acceptance number specified in the single sampling plan of table III.

§ 52.1056 Recommended minimum fill weights.

(a) General. The minimum fill weight recommendations specified in table IV are not incorporated in the grades of the finished product since fill weight, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purposes of these grades.

(b)

Method for ascertaining fill weight. Fill weight is determined in accordance with the U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables and the U.S. Standards for Determination of Fill Weights.

(c) Definitions of terms and symbols. "Subgroup" means a group of sample units representing a portion of a sample.

X' min means the minimum lot average fill weight.

LWLY means the lower warning limit for subgroup averages.

LRLX means the lower reject limit for subgroup averages.

LWL means the lower warning limit for individual fill weight measurements. LRL means the lower reject limit for individual fill weight measurements. R' means a specified average range value.

Rmax means a specified maximum range for a subgroup.

"Sampling allowance code" means a code letter on the sampling allowance chart of the U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables. This letter identifies the appropriate line which gives the amount of sampling allowance to be applied to the specification average for fill weights in order to determine compliance with requirements for fill weight averages for a sample.

(d) Compliance with recommended fill weights. Compliance with the recommended fill weights shall be in accordance with the acceptance criteria specified in the U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables and the U.S. Standards for Determination of Fill Weights.