Imágenes de páginas
PDF
EPUB
[merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small]
[blocks in formation]

(b) Definition of flavor and odor. "Normal flavor and odor" means that the canned pears are free from objectionable flavors and objectionable odors of any kind.

§ 52.1619 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").

[blocks in formation]

(a) General. The factor of color refers to the color typical of the variety and its uniformity in each unit and among the units. The factor of color for canned pears that are spiced is not based on any detailed requirements and is not scored but the color shall be normal for peeled spiced canned pears; the other three factors (uniformity of size and symmetry, absence of defects, and character as applicable), are scored and the total is multiplied by 100 and divided by 80, dropping any fractions to determine the total score.

(b) (A) classification. Halves, quarters, slices, diced, or whole styles of canned pears that possess a good color may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Good color" means that:

(1) The units of pears individually and collectively possess a characteristic, practically uniform color that is a typi

58-037-76-19

cal light yellow-white or light greenishwhite or light beige-white color for properly prepared and properly processed canned pears;

(2) Any skin pigment on the units may affect no more than slightly the overall color of the units or the product;

(3) There is otherwise no more than a slight variation from a typical translucent color for properly prepared and properly processed canned pears; and

(4) In halves, quarters, slices, or whole styles not more than 10 percent, by count, of the units may possess "reasonably good color", provided none of such units are "dead white" (or "chalky") in appearance; or

(5) One unit of halves, quarters, slices, or whole in a container is permitted to have "reasonably good color" if such unit exceeds the allowance of 10 percent, by count: Provided, That in all containers comprising the sample such "reasonably good color" units do not exceed an average of 10 percent of the total number of units.

(c) (B) classification. Halves, quarters, slices, diced, or whole styles of canned pears that possess a reasonably good color and mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes style of canned pears that possess at least a reasonably good color may be given a score of 16 or 17 points. Mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of canned pears that fall into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade B, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a partial limiting rule). "Reasonably good color" means that:

(1) The units of pears individually and collectively possess a reasonably characteristic and reasonably uniform typical color of properly prepared and properly processed canned pears;

(2) Any skin pigment on the units may materially affect the overall color of the units or product;

(3) Such characteristic color may show a very slight tint of pink or may be light tan (or beige) color, or may show a lack of uniformity or may vary in translucency; and

(4) In halves, quarters, slices, whole, or mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes styles not more than 10 percent, by count, of the units may possess "fairly good color" including units that may be "dead white" (or "chalky") in appearance; or

(5) One unit of halves, quarters, slices, whole, or of mixed pieces of irregular

sizes and shapes in a container is permitted to have "fairly good color” including a unit that may be "dead white" (or "chalky") in appearance, if such unit exceeds the allowance of 10 percent, by count: Provided, That in all containers comprising the sample such "fairly good color" units do not exceed an average of 10 percent of the total number of units.

(d) (C) classification. Halves, quarters, slices, diced, whole, or mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes styles of canned pears that possess a fairly good color may be given a score of 14 or 15 points. Canned pears that fall into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade C, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Fairly good color" means that the units of pears individually and collectively may vary noticeably from a uniform, characteristic color; may be "dead white" (or "chalky") in appearance; may have a slight pink or brown cast, but not a definitely pink or brown color; and are not off-color for any reason.

[blocks in formation]

(a) General. The factor of uniformity of size and symmetry for mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of canned pears is not based on any detailed requirements and is not scored; the other three factors (color, absence of defects, and character as applicable) are scored and the total is multiplied by 100 and divided by 80, dropping any fractions to determine the total score.

(b) (A) classification. Halves, quarters, slices, diced or whole canned pears that are practically uniform in size and symmetry may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Practically uniform in size and symmetry" has the following meanings (and as summarized in table VIII of this subpart), with respect to the following styles of canned pears:

(1) Halves; quarters; whole. The units are reasonably symmetrical and the weight of the largest full-size unit does not exceed the weight of the smallest full-size unit by more than 50 percent; the weight of each half is not less

than three-fifths ounce; and the weight of each quarter is not less than threetenths ounce.

(2) Slices. Not more than 10 percent, by count, of the units vary noticeably from the uniform shape of slices.

(3) Diced. The units are fairly symmetrical and not more than 10 percent, by weight, of the units may be of such size as to pass through 16-inch square openings.

(c) (B) classification. Halves, quarters, slices, diced, or whole canned pears that are reasonably uniform in size and symmetry may be given a score of 16 or 17 points. "Reasonably uniform in size and symmetry" has the following meanings (and as summarized in table VIII of this subpart), with respect to the following styles of canned pears:

(1) Halves; quarters; whole. The units may vary in symmetry and the weight of the largest full-size unit does not exceed the weight of the smallest full-size unit by more than 75 percent; the weight of each half is not less than three-fifths ounce; and the weight of each quarter is not less than threetenths ounce.

(2) Slices. Not more than 15 percent, by count, of the units may vary noticeably from the uniform shape of slices.

(3) Diced. The units may vary in symmetry and not more than 15 percent, by weight, of the units may be of such size as to pass through 5/16-inch square openings.

(d) (C) classification. Halves, quarters, slices, diced, or whole canned pears that are fairly uniform in size and symmetry may be given a score of 14 or 15 points. "Fairly uniform in size and symmetry" has the following meanings (and as summarized in table VIII of this subpart) with respect to the following styles of canned pears:

(1) Halves; quarters;

whole. The

units may vary in symmetry and the weight of the largest full-size unit may be not more than twice the weight of the smallest full-size unit; the weight of each half is not less than three-fifths ounce; and the weight of each quarter is not less than three-tenths ounce.

(2) Slices. Any amount of the units may vary noticeably from the uniform shape of slices.

(3) Diced. The units may vary in symmetry and not more than 20 percent, by weight, of the units may be of such size as to pass through 546-inch square openings.

(e) (SStd)

classification. Canned pears of the applicable styles which fail to meet paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 13 points and shall not be graded above the following stated grade, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule):

are also below standard in qualitymixed sizes.

(2) Halves of canned pears in which the weight of any half is less than threefifths ounce shall not be graded above substandard and are also below standard in quality-small halves.

(3) Quarters of canned pears in which the weight of any quarter is less than three-tenths ounce shall not be graded above substandard and are also below standard in quality-small quarters.

(1) Halves, quarters, or whole canned pears in which the weight of the largest full-size unit is more than twice the weight of the smallest full-size unit shall not be graded above substandard, and TABLE VIII.-UNIFORMITY OF SIZE AND SYMMETRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNED PEARS

[blocks in formation]

(4) Slices and diced canned pears shall not be graded above substandard.

(C) classification

[blocks in formation]

Slices:

(B) classification

[blocks in formation]

Variation from uniform shape. 10 percent, by count, may 15 percent, by count, may Any amount may vary

[blocks in formation]

vary noticeably.

Fairly symmetrical.....
10 percent, by weight,

maximum.

Absence of defects.

(a) General. The factor of absence of defects refers to the degree of freedom from harmless extraneous vegetable material; from peel; from external stems; from interior stems, seeds, core material or portions thereof; from blemished units; from improperly, insufficiently, or unevenly trimmed units for the applicable style; and from any other defects or defective units which detract from the appearance or edibility of the product.

(b) Definitions of defects and defective units. (1) "Interior stem" means an interior stem or portion of an interior stem of any length that is definitely fibrous, tough, or woody which affects the edibility of the unit.

(2) "Loose seed" means any pear seed, or the equivalent in pieces of one seed, not included in core material.

(3) A unit of "core material" means portions of a seed cell cavity or of a loose core, with or without seeds, aggregating approximately one-half of a pear core. Core material in whole-peeled uncored style is not considered a defect.

(4) "Minor blemishes" on a unit include:

(i) Light brown areas, aggregating the area of a circle one-fourth inch or less

vary noticeably.

May vary.

noticeably. May vary.

15 percent, by weight, 20 percent, by weight, maximum.

maximum.

in diameter, which significantly affect the appearance of the unit;

(ii) Definitely corky or hard spots (corns) on outer surfaces, aggregating the area of a circle one-half inch in diameter or less, which are not accompanied by material discoloration;

(iii) Any similar surface defect that no more than materially affects the appearance of the unit.

(5) "Blemishes" on a unit include: (i) Scab, hail injury, discoloration (abnormal), or other abnormality, aggregating the area of a circle more than one-fourth inch in diameter;

(ii) Dark brown areas, aggregating the area of a circle one-fourth inch or less in diameter, which materially affect the appearance of the unit;

(iii) Definitely corky or hard spots (corns) on outer surfaces, aggregating the area of a circle more than one-half inch in diameter, which are not accompanied by material discoloration; and

(iv) Very dark brown, black, or other very dark spots, regardless of the area, which materially affect the appearance or edibility of the unit.

(6) "Moderately trimmed" in the style of halves means that the unit:

(1) Is noticeably trimmed but retains the resemblance of a normal shape for the unit; and/or

(ii) Has gouges or similar cuts, indentations, or knife marks on the backs, edges, or surfaces that no more than materially affect the appearance of the unit; and/or

(iii) Shows marks of double stemming; and/or

(iv) Possesses moderate trimming on the face; and/or

(v) Is deeply or nonsymmetrically cored and stemmed.

(7) "Moderately trimmed" in the style of quarters, or whole means that the unit:

(i) Is noticeably trimmed but retains the resemblance of a normal shape for the unit; and/or

(ii) His gouges or similar cuts, identations, or knife marks on the edges or surfaces that no more than materially affect the appearance of the unit.

(8) "Seriously trimmed" in the style of halves means that the unit:

(i) Is more than moderately trimmed; and/or

(ii) Is so trimmed (including gouges on the backs, edges, or surfaces) that the appearance is seriously affected but the unit retains a reasonably normal shape; and/or

(iii) Is so trimmed that parts of the calyx have not been removed so that the appearance is seriously affected.

(9) "Seriously trimmed" in the style of quarters or whole means that the unit:

(i) Is more than moderately trimmed; and/or

(ii) Is so trimmed (including gouges on the edges or surfaces) that the appearance is seriously affected but the unit retains a reasonably normal shape.

(10) "Crushed" means that the unit in the styles of halves, quarters, slices, or whole:

(i) Has lost its normal shape; and/or (ii) Bears marks of crushing; and/or (iii) Is crushed otherwise but not due to ripeness.

(11) "Broken" means that the unit in the styles of halves, quarters, slices, or whole:

(i) Is severed into definite parts; but halves which are slightly split from the edge to the core cavity or at the stem end are not "broken";

(ii) Portions equivalent to a full-size unit are considered as "one unit" in determining the percentage by count.

(12) "Other defects" or "other defective units" include:

(i) Any not specifically defined or mentioned (such as, but not limited to, a unit in halves style which is only partially cored) which materially affect the appearance or edibility of the unit;

(ii) Any not specifically defined or mentioned (such as, but not limited to, a unit in halves style which is not completely cored) which seriously affect the appearance or edibility of the unit.

(c) Explanation of terms. For the purposes of table IX of this subpart:

(1) "1 unit" without further qualification means that an alternative allowance of one unit affected as described is permitted in a container when the percentage allowance by count would be exceeded by the one unit.

(2) "One unit (avg)" means that an allowance of one unit affected as described is permitted in a container when the percentage allowance by count would be exceeded by the one unit: Provided, That in all containers comprising the sample such units affected as described do not exceed the allowance on an average based on the total number of units in the sample.

(3) "Ounces" means avoirdupois weight based on total contents.

(4) "Average" (or the abbreviation "Avg") with respect to the requirements of this section means the average as ascertained from all sample units.

(d) (A) classification. Halves, quarters, slices, diced, whole styles of canned pears that are practically free from defects may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. "Practically free from defects" means that the canned pears are practically free from any defects whether or not specifically mentioned that may affect the appearance or edibility of the product no more than slightly; and, in addition, the canned pears meet the requirements of table IX for the applicable style.

(e) (B) classification. Halves, quarters, slices, diced, or whole styles of canned pears that are reasonably free from defects and mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes style of canned pears that are at least reasonably free from defects may be given a score of 24 to 26 points. Canned pears that fall into this

« AnteriorContinuar »