(1) No X value is less than LRL. (2) X is equal to or greater than X', adjusted; and

min

(3) The condition under paragraph (d)(3) of this section does not exist.

(d) Reject the lot if:

(1)X is less than X'min adjusted; or

(2) One or more X values are less than LRL; or

(3) All X values are less than X'min

Subpart-United States Standards for

Grades of Canned Apple Juice

SOURCE: 18 FR 7921, Dec. 9, 1953, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, STYLES, AND GRADES

§ 2852.301 Product description.

Canned apple juice is the unfermented liquid prepared from the first pressing juice of properly prepared sound, fresh apples, excluding the liquid obtained from any additional residual apple material. Such apple juice is prepared without any concentration, without dilution, or without the addition of sweetening ingredients; may be processed with or without the addition of antioxidants; and is sufficiently processed by heat to assure preservation of the product in hermetically sealed containers (either metal or glass).

§ 2852.302 Styles of canned apple juice. (a) Style I, Clear (typical of "clarified" apple juice).

§ 2852.303 Grades of canned apple juice.

(a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of canned apple juice that possesses a very good color; is practically free from defects; possesses a very good flavor; 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 canned apple juice that possesses a good color; is fairly free from defects; possesses a good flavor; and scores not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(c) "Substandard" is the quality of canned apple juice thai fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B.

[36 FR 2859. Feb. 11, 1971. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977]

Absence of defects. Flavor

Total score

Points

20

20

60

100

sparkling clear and transparent; and that canned apple juice of Style II, Cloudy, may range from a slight translucent appearance to a definitely hazy appearance.

(b) (B) classification. If the canned apple juice possesses a good color, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. Canned apple juice 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). "Good color" means that the color is typical of canned apple juice, which color may be deep amber or other typical color but is not off color for the respective style.

(c) (SStd) classification. Canned apple juice that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) 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).

[36 FR 2860, Feb. 11, 1971. Redesignated at 142 FR 32514, June 27, 1977]

§ 2852.308 Absence of defects.

The factor of absence of defects refers to the degree of freedom from sediment or other residue, dark specks, particles of seeds, coarse particles of pulp, or other defects.

(a) (A) classification. Canned apple juice that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Practically free from defects" means that the canned apple juice may possess a slight amount of sediment or residue of an amorphous nature; may possess not more than a trace of dark specks or of sediment or residue of a nonamorphous nature; and shall be free from particles of seed, coarse particles of pulp, or other defects.

(b) (B) classification. If the canned apple juice is fairly free from defects, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. Canned apple juice 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). "Fairly free from defects" means that the canned apple juice may possess a slight amount of sediment or residue of an amorphous

The factor of flavor refers to the degree of excellence and palatability of a distinct apple juice flavor and aroma typical of apple juice that has been properly processed.

(a) (A) classification. Canned apple juice that possesses a very good flavor may be given a score of 54 to 60 points. "Very good flavor" means that the apple juice has a fine, distinct fruity flavor that is free from astringent flavors, flavors due to overripe apples, oxidation, caramelization, ground or musty flavors, or any other undesirable flavor; and in addition shall meet the following requirements:

Brix. Not less than 11.5°.

Acid. Not less than 0.25 g. nor more than 0.70 g., calculated as malic acid, per 100 ml. of juice.

(b) (B) classification. Canned apple juice that possesses a good flavor may be given a score of 48 to 53 points. Canned apple juice 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). "Good flavor" means that the canned apple juice has a normal flavor which may be slightly astringent or slightly affected by overripe apples, caramelization, or ground or musty flavors, but is free from objectionable flavors or objectionable odors of any kind, and in addition meets the following requirements:

Brix. Not less than 10.5°.

Acid. Not less than 0.20 g. nor more than 0.80 g., calculated as malic acid, per 100 ml. of juice.

(c) (SStd) classification. Canned apple juice that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 47 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

[36 FR 2860, Feb. 11, 1971. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977]

EXPLANATIONS AND ANALYSES

§ 2852.310 Explanation of terms.

(a) "Brix" means the degrees Brix of canned apple juice when tested with a Brix hydrometer calibrated at 20 degrees C. (68 degrees F.). If canned apple juice 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 "Official and Tentative Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists." The degrees Brix of canned apple juice may be determined by any other method which gives equivalent results.

(b) "Acid" means grams of acid (calculated as malic acid) per 100 ml. of juice in canned apple juice determined by titration with standard sodium hydroxide solution, using phenolphthalein as indicator or any other satisfactory indicator.

LOT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION § 2852.311 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 (§§ 2852.1 to 2852.87).

[22 FR 3547, May 22, 1957. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514. June 27, 1977]

AUTHORITY: Sec. 205, 60 Stat. 1090 as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1624.

SOURCE: 35 FR 16906, Nov. 3, 1970, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, STYLES, GRADES § 2852.331 Product description.

"Canned applesauce" is the product represented as defined in the standards of identity for canned applesauce (21 CFR 145.110(a)) issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

[39 FR 22939, June 25, 1974. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977)

'Compliance with the provisions of these standards shall not excuse failure to comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or with applicable State laws and regulations.