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(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.

(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. For 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.

8 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 fall 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]

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(a) "U.S. Grade A" (or "U.S. Fancy") is the quality of canned grapefruit that:

(1) Has an average drained weight of not less than 53 percent of the water capacity of the container, of which not less than 65 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit consists of whole or practically whole segments;

(2) Has a good color;

(3) Is practically free from defects; (4) Has a good character;

(5) Has a good flavor and odor; and (6) 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 that:

(1) Has an average drained weight of not less than 53 percent of the water capacity of the container, of which not less than 50 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit consists of whole or practically whole segments (sample average);

(2) Has reasonably good color;

(3) Is reasonably free from defects; (4) Has a reasonably good character; (5) Has a reasonably good flavor and odor; and

(6) 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 that:

(1) Has an average drained weight of not less than 53 percent of the water capacity of the container, of which less than 50 percent by weight of the drained grapefruit consists of whole or practically whole segments (sample average);

(2) Has at least a reasonably good color;

(3) Is at least reasonably free from defects;

(4) Has at least a reasonably good character;

(5) Has at least a reasonably good flavor and odor; and

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(b) The densities of the packing media, as listed in this section, are measured on the refractometer, expressed as percent by weight sucrose (degrees Brix) with correction for temperature to the equivalent at 20°C. (68°F.), but without correction for invert sugars or other substances. The degrees Brix of the packing media may be determined by any other method which gives equivalent results.

(c) Brix determination is made on the packing media 15 days or more after the grapefruit is canned or on the blended homogenized slurry of the comminuted entire contents of the container if canned for less than 15 days.

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quality for the purpose of these grades. It is recommended that each container be filled as full as practicable with grapefruit without impairment of quality.

(b) Canned grapefruit shall also meet the fill of container requirements as set forth in the Regulations of Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 27.92). DRAINED WEIGHTS

§ 52.1145 Minimum drained weights.

(a) General. The minimum drained weight requirements for the various container sizes are listed in Table I. The drained weight of the grapefruit is not less than 53 percent of the water capacity of the container.

(b) Definitions. (1) Sample average-average of all the drained weights of the sample containers representing a lot.

(2) X-means a specified minimum sample average drained weight.

(3) LL-lower limit for individual container drained weight.

(c) Method for ascertaining drained weight. 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 (2.3 mm), ± 3 percent square openings) so as to distribute the product evenly over the sieve. Without shifting the product, incline the sieve at an angle of 17° to 20° to facilitate drainage and allow to drain for 2 minutes. The weight of drained grapefruit is the weight of the sieve and product less the weight of the dry sieve. A sieve 8 inches in diameter is used if the contents of the container is less than 3 pounds and a sieve 12 inches in diameter is used if the contents of the container is 3 pounds or

more.

(d) Compliance with drained weight requirements. A lot of canned grapefruit is considered as meeting the minimum drained weight requirement when the following criteria are met:

(1) The sample average meets the specified minimum sample average drained weight (designated as "X" in Table I); and

(2) The number of containers which fail to meet the minimum drained weight for individual containers (designated as "LL" in Table I) does not exceed the applicable acceptance number specified in Table II.

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§ 52.1147

FACTORS OF QUALITY

Ascertaining the grade of a sample unit.

(a) General. The grade of a sample unit of canned grapefruit is ascertained by considering the factor of flavor and odor which is not scored; the ratings for the factors of wholeness, color, defects, and character which are scored; the total score; and the limiting rules which may be applicable.

(b) Factors rated by score points. The relative importance of each factor which is scored is expressed numerically on the scale of 100. The maximum number of points that may be given each factor are:

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