and product, observation is made at an angle of 45 degrees from a distance of about 24 inches from the product.

(b) (A) classification. Canned tomato juice that possesses a good color may be given a score of 26 to 30 points. "Good color" means a color that is typical of canned tomato juice, made from well ripened red tomatoes, which has been properly prepared and properly processed. Such color contains as much red as, or more red than, that produced by spinning the specified Munsell color discs in the following combinations: 65 percent of the area of Disc 1; 21 percent of the area of Disc 2; 14 percent of the area of Disc 3 or of Disc 4, or 7 percent of the area of Disc 3 and 7 percent of the area of Disc 4, whichever most nearly matches the reflectance of the product.

(c) (C) classification. If the canned tomato juice possesses a fairly good color a score of 23 to 25 points may be given. Canned tomato juice that scores 23 or 24 points for color shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a partial limiting rule). "Fairly good color" means a color that is typical of canned tomato juice. To score 25 points for color the juice shall contain as much red as, or more red than, that produced by spinning the specified Munsell color discs in the following combinations: 59 percent of the area of Disc 1; 241⁄2 percent of the area of Disc 2; 161⁄2 percent of the area of either Disc 3 or Disc 4, or 84 percent of the area of Disc 3 and 84 percent of the area of Disc 4, whichever most nearly matches the reflectance of the product. To score 23 or 24 points for color the canned tomato juice shall contain as much red as, or more red than, that produced by spinning the specified Munsell color discs in the following combinations: 53 percent of the area of Disc 1; 28 percent of the area of Disc 2; 19 percent of the area of either Disc 3 or Disc 4, or 91⁄2 percent of the area of Disc 3 and 92 percent of the area of Disc 4, whichever most nearly matches the reflectance of the product.

(d) (SStd.) classification. Canned tomato juice that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 22 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

§ 52.3626 Consistency.

(a) General. This factor has reference to the viscosity of the product. The tendency of the insoluble solids to separate, leaving practically clear liquid at the top is also to be noted in this connection.

(b) (A) classification. Canned tomato juice that possesses a good consistency may be given a score of 13 to 15 points. "Good consistency" means that the canned tomato juice flows readily; has a normal amount of insoluble tomato solids in suspension; and that there is little tendency for such solids to settle out.

(c) (C) classification. If the canned tomato juice possesses a fairly good consistency a score of 10 to 12 points may be given. "Fairly good consistency" means that the product flows readily; has a normal amount of insoluble tomato solids in suspension; and that there is not a marked tendency for such solids to settle out.

(d) (SStd.) classification. Canned tomato juice that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 9 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

§ 52.3627 Defects.

(a) General. The factor of defects refers to the degree of freedom from defects, such as dark specks or scale-like particles, seeds, particles of seed, tomato peel, core material, or other similar substances.

(b) (A) classification. Canned tomato juice that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 13 to 15 points. "Practically free from defects" means that any defects present do not more than slightly affect the appearance or drinking quality of the product.

(c) (C) classification. If the canned tomato juice is fairly free from defects a score of 10 to 12 points may be given. Canned tomato juice that falls 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 free from defects" means that any defects present may be noticeable, but are not so large, so

(a) (A) classification. Canned tomato juice that possesses a good flavor may be given a score of 33 to 40 points. "Good flavor" means a distinct canned tomato juice flavor and odor characteristic of good quality tomatoes. To score in this classification the flavor of the product shall not be adversely affected by stems, leaves, crushed seeds, cores, immature tomatoes, or the effects of improper trimming or processing.

(b) (C) classification. If the tomato juice possesses only a fairly good flavor a score of 27 to 32 points may be given. Canned tomato juice that falls 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 flavor" means a characteristic canned tomato juice flavor. To score in this classification the flavor may be affected adversely, but not seriously so, by stems, leaves, crushed seeds, cores, immature tomatoes, or the effects of improper trimming or processing.

(c) (SStd.) classification. Canned tomato juice that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 26 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 § 52.3629 Ascertaining the grade of a lot.

The grade of a lot of canned tomato Juice 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).

Sugarcane molasses is the clean, sound, liquid product obtained by evaporating the juice of sugarcane and the removal of all or any part of the commercially crystallizable sugar. § 52.3652

Grades of sugarcane molasses.

(a) "U.S. Grade A” (or “U.S. Fancy") is the quality of sugarcane molasses that possesses a good flavor; that meets the requirements for Brix, sugar, ash, and sulfites as outlined in Table I of this subpart; that possesses a good color; that is practically free from defects; and that scores not less than 90 points when rated in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(b) "U.S. Grade B" (or "U.S. Choice") is the quality of sugarcane molasses that possesses a reasonably good flavor; that meets the requirements for Brix, sugar, ash, and sulfites as outlined in Table I of this subpart; that possesses a reasonably good color; that is reasonably free from defects; and that scores not less

than 80 points when rated in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(c) "U.S. Grade C" (or "U.S. Standard") is the quality of sugarcane molasses that possesses a fairly good flavor; that meets the requirements for Brix, sugar, ash, and sulfites as outlined in Table I of this subpart; that possesses a fairly good color; that is fairly free from defects; and that scores not less than 70 points when rated in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(d) "Substandard" is the quality of sugarcane molasses that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.

FILL OF CONTAINER

§ 52.3653 Recommended fill of container.

The recommended fill of container is not incorporated in the grades of the product since fill of container, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purpose of these grades. It is recommended that each container be filled with molasses as full as practicable.

FACTORS OF QUALITY

§ 52.3654 Ascertaining the grade.

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

(1) Factors not rated by score points. (1) Brix solids.

(ii) Total sugar. (iii) Ash.

(iv) Total sulfites.

(v) Flavor (palatability). (a) "Good flavor" means the sugarcane molasses possesses a flavor and odor characteristic of first centrifugal molasses of fancy quality.

(b) "Reasonably good flavor” means the sugarcane molasses possesses a flavor and odor characteristic of second centrifugal molasses of choice quality.

(c) "Fairly good flavor" means the sugarcane molasses possesses a flavor and odor characteristic of second centrifugal molasses of standard quality.

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

§ 52.3655 Required Brix solids, total sugar, ash, total sulfites.

The required minimum Brix solids, minimum total sugar, maximum ash content, and maximum total sulfites for the respective grade of sugarcane molasses are given in Table I of this subpart. § 52.3656 Compliance with the required Brix solids and total sugar and maximum ash content.

Lot compliance with the Brix, total sugar, and ash requirements shall be determined separately for each factor, and the acceptance number prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section shall be permitted for each factor. A lot is considered as meeting the Brix, total sugar, and ash requirements for the respective grade as outlined in Table I of this subpart: Provided, That

(a) The average of the Brix and average of the total sugar values are equal to or greater than the applicable "minimum averages" (from all containers) in Table I; and the average of the ash values does not exceed the applicable "maximum average" (from all containers) in Table I; and

(b) None of the Brix or total sugar values are less than the applicable "minimum limits" (for individual containers) in Table I; and none of the ash values exceed the applicable "maximum limit” (for individual containers) in Table I; and

(c) The number of Brix values or the number of total sugar values that are less than the applicable “minimum average" but not less than the applicable "minimum limit" of Table I or the number of ash values that are more than the applicable "maximum average" but not more than the "maximum limit" of Table I do not exceed the acceptance number prescribed for the sample size in the indicated sampling plans contained in the regulations, §§ 52.1 through 52.87.

(a) General. Color has reference to the color of sugarcane molasses when examined by means of the USDA permanent glass color standards for sugarcane molasses. Information regarding these color standards may be obtained by writing to the Processed Products Standardization and Inspection Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., 20250.

(b) (A) classification. Sugarcane molasses that possesses a good color may be given a score of 45 to 50 points. "Good color" means that the color is bright and typical of molasses properly prepared and processed from sound, well matured sugarcane, and is equal to or lighter in color than USDA permanent glass color standard No. 1 for sugarcane molasses.

(c) (B) classification. If the sugarcane molasses possesses a reasonably good color, a score of 40 to 44 points may be given. Sugarcane molasses 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 good color" means that the color is reasonably bright and is equal to or lighter in color than USDA permanent glass color standard No. 2 for sugarcane molasses.

(d) (C) classification. Sugarcane molasses that possesses a fairly good color

may be given a score of 35 to 39 points. Sugarcane molasses that falls 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 color is equal to or lighter in color than USDA permanent glass color standard No. 3 for sugarcane molasses. (e) (SStd.) classification. Sugarcane molasses that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 34 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

§ 52.3659 Defects.

(a) General. Defects refers to the cleanliness of the product and the degree of freedom from harmless extraneous material.

(b) (A) classification. Sugarcane molasses that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 45 to 50 points. "Practically free from defects" means that the appearance and edibility of the product are not affected by the presence of harmless extraneous material which may be in suspension or deposited as sediment in the container.

(c) (B) classification. If the sugarcane molasses is reasonably free from defects, a score of 40 to 44 points may be given. Sugarcane molasses 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 the appearance and edibility of the product are not materially affected by the presence of harmless extraneous material which may be in suspension or deposited as sediment in the container.

(d) (C) classification. Sugarcane molasses that is fairly free from defects

may be given a score of 35 to 39 points. Sugarcane molasses that falls 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 free from defects" means that the appearance and edibility of the product are not seriously affected by the presence of harmless extraneous material which may be in suspension or deposited as sediment in the container.

(e) (SStd.) classification. Sugarcane molasses that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 34 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

DEFINITIONS AND METHODS OF ANALYSIS § 52.3660 Methods of analysis.

The analyses in this subpart, unless indicated otherwise, shall be made in accordance with the applicable methods of analyses given in Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists or by any other means which give equivalent results. § 52.3661 Color of sugarcane molasses.

(a) The color classification of sugarcane molasses is determined by means of the USDA permanent glass color standards for sugarcane molasses as outlined in this subpart.

(b) Partially crystallized sugarcane molasses is liquefied by heating to approximately 54.4° C. (130° F.) and cooled to approximately 20° C. (68° F.) before ascertaining the color of the molasses by means of the USDA permanent glass color standards for sugarcane molasses. § 52.3662 Application of USDA permanent glass color standards in classifying the color of sugarcane molasses. (a) Sample containers. The sample containers for use in making the visual color determination, as set forth in this subpart, are cells of colorless optical glass or plastic having an internal width of 0.100 inch with outside dimensions of approximately 16 inches by 31⁄2 inches.

(b) Comparator; viewing box. The comparator or viewing box for the entire color range in the visual comparison test is divided into five compartments. Each compartment is provided with viewing openings approximately 116 inches

square in the two parallel sides. The USDA permanent glass color standards are mounted in a fixed position in the front openings of compartments 1, 3, and 5 of the comparator, compartments 2 and 4 being adapted to receive the sample containers.

(c) Cloudy suspensions. Three cloudy suspensions are required. These are referred to as "Cloudy A," "Cloudy B," and "Cloudy C," corresponding to varying degrees of cloudiness in sugarcane molasses. The cloudy suspensions are contained in capped square bottles of colorless, transparent glass having an internal width at the center of 3.15 centimeters (1.24 inches), with outside base dimensions of approximately 16 inches by 116 inches, having a capacity of two fluid ounces.

(d) Visual comparison test. The color of a sample of sugarcane molasses is compared with the USDA permanent glass color standards in the following manner to determine its color classification:

(1) Place the sample of sugarcane molasses in a clean, dry sample container.

(2) Place the container filled with the sample successively in compartments 2 and 4 of the comparator and visually compare the color of the sample with that of each of the glass color standards by looking through them at a diffuse source of natural or artificial daylight.

(3) If the sample is appreciably cloudy in appearance, place a suspension of comparable cloudiness (cloudy A, cloudy B, or cloudy C) behind the permanent glass color standard to facilitate color classification.

§ 52.3663 Brix solids.

Brix solids means the applicable solids content of sugarcane molasses or the Brix value as determined by the double dilution method by means of a Brix hydrometer corrected to 20° C. (68° F.). § 52.3664

Ash.