defects, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. Canned cream style corn that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade B or U. S. Extra Standard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Reasonably free from defects" means that pieces of cob, husk, silk, or other harmless extraneous vegetable matter, pulled kernels, discolored kernels, or other defects may be present that do not materially affect the appearance or eating quality of the product. (d) (C_classification. Canned cream style corn that is fairly free from defects may be given a score of 14 or 15 points. Canned cream style corn that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Fairly free from defects" means that pieces of cob, husk, silk, or other harmless extraneous vegetable matter, pulled kernels, discolored kernels, or other defects may be present that do not seriously affect the appearance or eating quality of the product, and that: (1) For each 20 ounces of net weight there may be present: (1) Not more than 1 cubic centimeter of pieces of cob; 1 and (ii) Not more than 1 square inch (1′′ x 1") of husk; 1 and that 1 (2) For each 2 ounces of net weight there may be present: (i) Not more than 1 brown or black discolored kernel or piece of kernel; ' and that (3) For each 1 ounce of net weight there may be present: (1) Not more than 6 inches of silk.1 (e) (SStd) classification. Canned cream style corn that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 13 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule), and may also be graded "Below Standard in Quality" for the applicable reasons: (1) Excessive discolored kernels. (2) Excessive cob. (3) Excessive husk. (4) Excessive silk. § 52.860 Tenderness and maturity. (a) (A) classification. Canned cream style corn that is tender may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. "Tender" means that the kernels are in the milk, early cream, or middle cream stage of maturity, have a tender texture, and that pieces of the interior portions of corn kernels or ground kernels are characteristic of sweet corn in the milk, early cream, or middle cream stage of maturity. (b) (B) classification. If the canned cream style corn is reasonably tender a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. Canned cream style corn that scores less than 26 points in this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade B or U. S. Extra Standard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a partial limiting rule). "Reasonably tender" means that the kernels are in the middle cream stage to late cream stage of maturity, have a reasonably tender texture, and that pieces of the interior portions of corn kernels or ground kernels are characteristic of sweet corn in the middle cream to late cream stage of maturity. (c) (C) classification. Canned cream style corn that is fairly tender may be given a score of 22 or 23 points. Canned cream style corn that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Fairly tender" means that the kernels are in the early dough or dough stage of maturity, may be firm but not hard or tough, and that pieces of the interior portions of corn kernels or ground kernels are characteristic of sweet corn in the early dough or dough stage of maturity. The weight of the alcohol insoluble solids of the washed, drained material' does not exceed 27 percent of the weight of such material. (d) (SStd) classification. Canned cream style corn that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 21 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule), and may also be graded "Below Standard in Quality." 1 See footnote 1 to § 52.858. (a) General. The factor of flavor refers to the palatability of the product. The natural flavor of the sweet corn and the effects of added sugar (sucrose) and salt are considered in evaluating this factor. (b) (A) classification. Canned cream style corn that possesses a very good flavor may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Very good flavor" means that the product including added seasoning ingredients has a very good characteristic flavor and odor typical of tender canned sweet corn. (c) (B) classification. If the canned cream style corn possesses a good flavor, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. "Good flavor" means that the product including added seasoning ingredients has a good characteristic flavor and odor typical of reasonably tender canned sweet corn. (d) (C) classification. Canned cream style corn that possesses a fairly good flavor may be given a score of 14 or 15 points. Canned cream style corn that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Fairly good flavor" means that the product may be lacking in good flavor and odor but is free from objectionable flavors and objectionable odors of any kind. (e) (SStd) classification. Canned cream style corn that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 13 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 § 52.862 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). 122 F. R. 3547, May 22, 1957] (b) Golden or Yellow. § 52.883 Grades of canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn. (a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that possesses similar varietal characteristics; that is tender; that possesses a good color; that is well cut; that is practically free from defects; that possesses a very good flavor; and that for those factors which are scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score is not less than 90 points: Provided, That the canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn may possess a reasonably good color, a good flavor, and may be reasonably well cut, if the total score is not less than 90 points. (b) "U. S. Grade B" or "U. S. Extra Standard" is the quality of canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that possesses similar varietal characteristics; that is reasonably tender; that possesses a reasonably good color; that is reasonably well cut; that is reasonably free from defects; that possesses a good flavor; and that for those factors which are scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score is not less than 80 points: Provided, That the canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn may possess a fairly good color, scoring not less than 7 points, and may be fairly well cut, if the total score is not less than 80 points. (c) "U. S. Grade C" or "U. S. Standard" is the quality of canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that possesses similar varietal characteristics; that is fairly tender; that possesses a fairly good color; that is fairly well cut; that is fairly free from defects; that possesses a fairly good flavor; and that scores not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart. (d) "Substandard" is the quality of canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that fails to meet the requirements of U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard and may or may not meet the minimum standards of quality for canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn issued pur suant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. FILL OF CONTAINER AND DRAINED WEIGHTS § 52.884 Recommended fill of container. The recommended fill of container for canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn is not incorporated in the grades of the finished 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 of canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn be filled as full as practicable with the product. § 52.885 Recommended drained weight. minimum The minimum drained weight recommendations of Table No. I of this section are not incorporated in the grades of the finished product, since drained weight, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purpose of these grades. The drained weight of whole kernel (or whole grain) corn is determined by emptying the contents of the container upon a United States Standard No. 8 circular sieve of proper diameter so as to distribute the product evenly, inclining the sieve slightly to facilitate drainage and allowing to drain for two minutes. The drained weight is the weight of the sieve and the whole kernel (or whole grain) corn less the weight of the dry sieve. A sieve 8 inches in diameter is used for the No. 21⁄2 size can (401" x 411") and smaller sizes and a sieve 12 inches in diameter is used for containers larger than the No. 21⁄2 size can. TABLE NO. I-RECOMMENDED MINIMUM DRAINED WEIGHTS, IN OUNCES, OF WHOLE KERNEL (OR WHOLE GRAIN) CORN (EXCEPT VACUUM PACK) (4) A "pit" is considered as a defect only in the style of pitted cherries and means a whole pit or portions of pits computed as follows: (1) A single piece of pit shell, whether or not within or attached to a whole cherry, that is larger than one-half pit shell is considered as one pit; (ii) A single piece of pit shell, whether or not within or attached to a whole cherry, that is not larger than one-half pit shell is considered as one-half pit; (iii) Pieces of pit shell, within or attached to a whole cherry, when their combined size is larger than one-half pit shell are considered as one pit; and (iv) Pieces of pit shell, within or attached to a whole cherry, when their combined size is not larger than onehalf pit shell are considered as one-half pit. (5) "Slightly damaged" means any injury other than blemishes which affects the appearance of the cherry, and includes: (1) Circular cracks with slight discoloration, such as “rain checks,” confined entirely within the stem basin and more than 1/4 inch, but not more than 1⁄2 inch, in length; (ii) Cracks with slight discoloration, such as "rain checks" outside the stem basin and more than 6 inch, but not more than % inch in length; (iii) Mutilated cherries in unpitted style whereby the cherry is seriously torn at the stem and that such torn area exceeds that of a circle 1/4 inch in diameter; and mutilated cherries in pitted style whereby the cherry is so pitter-torn or so damaged by other similar means that the entire pit cavity is exposed and the appearance of the cherry is seriously affected. (6) "Damaged" means any injury other than blemishes which materially affects the appearance of the cherry and includes: (i) Circular cracks with discoloration, such as "rain checks," confined entirely within the stem basin and more than 11⁄2 inch in length; (ii) Cracks with discoloration, such as "rain checks," outside the stem basin and more than % inch in length; (7) "Seriously damaged" means damaged to the extent that the appearance or edibility of the cherry is seriously affected. (8) "Slightly misshapen" cherries includes, but is not limited to, cherries which are slightly deformed or in which there is a cleavage (or deep furrow) with the skin unbroken at the suture extending more than 16 inch but no more than one-half the length from the stem cavity to the apex. (9) "Misshapen" cherries means cherries which are deformed to the extent that the appearance is materially affected and includes, but is not limited to "double" cherries in unpitted style and cherries in which there is a cleavage (or deep furrow) with the skin unbroken at the suture extending more than onehalf the length from the stem cavity to the apex. (10) "Blemished" means any blemished areas on the skin, which singly or in the aggregate, materially affect the appearance of the cherry; and includes: (1) Such surface blemishes having an aggregate area exceeding that of a circle 316 inch in diameter, not extending into the fruit tissue but which materially affect the appearance of the cherry; or (ii) Such blemishes having an aggregate area equivalent of, or less than, that of a circle 316 inch in diameter and extending into the fruit tissue so that the flesh is materially discolored. (11) "Seriously blemished" means blemished to the extent that the appearance or edibility of the cherry is seriously affected. (b) (A) classification. Canned sweet cherries that are practically free from defects may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. "Practically free from defects" means that the canned sweet cherries are practically free from any defects not specifically mentioned that affect the appearance or edibility of the product and that for the applicable style not more than the following defects or defective units may be present: (1) 1 piece of harmless extraneous material for each 60 ounces of net contents; (2) 1 portion of cherry stem for each 20 ounces of net contents; (3) In pitted style, 1 pit for each 20 ounces of net contents; and (4) A total of 10 percent, by count, of the cherries may be slightly damaged, damaged, seriously damaged, slightly misshapen, misshapen, blemished, seriously blemished, or any combination thereof but not more than 5 percent, by count, of the cherries may be damaged, seriously damaged, misshapen, blemished, seriously blemished, or any combination thereof: Provided, That not more than 2 percent, by count, of the cherries may be seriously blemished and seriously damaged. (c) (B) classification. If the canned sweet cherries are reasonably free from defects, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. Canned sweet cherries 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). "Reasonably free from defects" means that the canned sweet cherries are reasonably free from any defects not specifically mentioned that affect the appearance or edibility of the product and that for the applicable style not more than the following defects or defective units may be present: (1) 1 piece of harmless extraneous material for each 40 ounces of net contents; (2) A total of 5 portions of cherry stems but not more than 1 portion of cherry stem may be longer than 1/4 inch but not longer than 1⁄2 inch for each 20 ounces of net contents; (3) In pitted style, 1 pit for each 20 ounces of net contents; and (4) A total of 20 percent, by count, of the cherries may be slightly damaged, damaged, seriously damaged, slightly misshapen, misshapen, blemished, seriously blemished, or any combination thereof but not more than 10 percent, by count, of the cherries may be damaged, seriously damaged, misshapen, blemished, seriously blemished, or any combination thereof: Provided, That not more than 4 percent, by count, of the cherries may be seriously blemished and seriously damaged. (d) (C) classification. If, the canned sweet cherries are fairly free from defects, a score of 21 to 23 points may be given. Canned sweet cherries that fall into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Fairly free from defects" means that the canned sweet cherries are fairly free from any defects not specifically mentioned that affect the appearance or edibility of the product and that for the applicable style not more than the following defects or defective units may be present: (1) 1 piece of harmless extraneous material for each 20 ounces of net contents; (2) A total of 10 portions of cherry stems but not more than 3 portions of cherry stems, each of which may be longer than 4 inch but not longer than 1⁄2 inch for each 20 ounces of net contents; (3) In pitted style, 1 pit for each 20 ounces of net contents; and (4) A total of 30 percent, by count, of the cherries may be slightly damaged, damaged, seriously damaged, misshapen, blemished, seriously blemished, or any combination thereof but not more than 15 percent, by count, of the cherries may be blemished, seriously blemished, and seriously damaged. (e) (SStd) classification. Canned sweet cherries which fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20 points; shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule); and may be "Below Standard in Quality” for the applicable reasons: (a) General. The factor of character refers to the fleshiness and to the tenderness and texture in relation to maturity in the canned sweet cherries and to the presence of serious processing cracks in unpitted style. (1) "Serious processing cracks" means cracks without any discoloration that are so deep as to expose the pit; processing cracks that are not serious are not scoreable. (b) (A) classification. Canned sweet cherries that possess a good character may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Good character" means that the cherries are thick-fleshed, are tender but not soft or noticeably flabby, and otherwise possess a good texture characteristic of canned sweet cherries that have been properly processed from well-matured cherries; that not more than 10 percent by count of the cherries may possess a reasonably good character; and that, in unpitted style, not more than 5 percent by count of the cherries may possess serious processing cracks. (c) (B) classification. If the canned sweet cherries possess a reasonably good character, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. Canned sweet cherries that fall into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade B or U. S. Choice, regardless of the total score for |