(c) (B) classification. If the canned blueberries are reasonably free from defects, a score of 32 to 35 points may be given. Canned blueberries 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 blueberries are reasonably free from cap stems and for each 20 ounces of net weight, or the equivalent thereof, there may be present:

(1) Not more than a total of 4 whole leaves or large stems, provided such whole leaves and any other portions of leafy material do not exceed 3⁄4 square inch:

(2) Not more than 8 berries that are undeveloped or edible berries other than blueberries or berries that are damaged; and

(3) In Native (or wild) type, not more than an average of 20 clusters in all containers comprising the sample, provided there are no more than 28 clusters in any single container; or

(4) In Cultivated type, not more than 8 clusters.

(d) (C) classification. If the canned blueberries are fairly free from defects, a score of 28 to 31 points may be given. Canned blueberries 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 blueberries are fairly free from cap stems and for each 20 ounces of net weight, or the equivalent thereof, there may be present:

(1) Not more than a total of 6 whole leaves or large stems, provided such whole leaves and any other portions of leafy material do not exceed 1 square inch;

(2) Not more than 10 berries that are undeveloped or edible berries other than blueberries or berries that are damaged; and

(3) In Native (or wild) type, not more than an average of 28 clusters in all containers comprising the sample, provided there are no more than 40 clusters in any single container; or

(a) (A) classification. Canned blueberries that possess a good character may be given a score of 36 to 40 points. "Good character" means that the blueberries are reasonably firm, reasonably fleshy, practically whole, and practically intact with not more than 10 percent by weight of the drained blueberries that may be crushed, mushy, or broken berries.

(b) (B) classification. If the canned blueberries possess a reasonably good character, a score of 32 to 35 points may be given. Canned blueberries 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 good character" means that the blueberries may be lacking in firmness and fleshy texture but are reasonably whole and reasonably intact with not more than 15 percent by weight of the drained blueberries that may be crushed, mushy, or broken berries.

(c) (C) classification. If the canned blueberries possess a fairly good character, a score of 28 to 31 points may be given. Canned blueberries 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 good character" means that the blueberries are fairly whole and fairly intact with not more than 30 percent by weight of the drained blueberries that may be crushed, mushy, or broken berries.

(d) (SStd) classification. Canned blueberries that fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 27 points and shall not be graded above U.S. Grade D or Substandard, regard

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, TYPES, AND GRADES

§ 52.611 Product description.

Frozen blueberries are prepared from sound, properly ripened fresh fruit of the blueberry bush (Genus Vaccinium), including species or varieties often called "huckleberries," but not of the Genus Gaylussacia; are cleaned and stemmed; are properly washed; are packed with or without packing media; and are frozen and maintained at temperatures necessary for the preservation of the product.

[20 FR 3096, May 7, 1955. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981]

§ 52.612 Types of frozen blueberries. (a) Native (or wild) type.

(b) Cultivated type.

§ 52.613

Grades of frozen blueberries. (a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of frozen blueberries that possess similar varietal characteristics; that are practically free from defects; that possess a good character; that possess a normal flavor and odor; and are of such quality with respect to color as to score 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 frozen blueberries that possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a good color; that are reasonably free from defects; that possess a reasonably good character; that possess a normal flavor and odor; and that score not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(c) "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard" is the quality of frozen blueberries that possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a fairly good color; that are fairly free from defects; that possess a fairly good character; that possess a normal flavor and odor; and that score not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

present not more than 5 percent by count of berries that possess a redpurple color. Frozen blueberries that are undercolored (not at least redpurple color) or that have a definite green cast are considered "green berries." (See § 52.617(a).)

(b) (B) classification. If the frozen blueberries possess a good color, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. "Good color" means that the blueberries possess a reasonably uniform, dark blue-purple color typical of reasonably well-matured berries for the variety and that there may be present not more than 10 percent by count of berries that possess a red-purple color. Frozen blueberries that are under-colored (not at least red-purple color) or that have a definite green cast are considered "green berries." (See § 52.617(a).)

(c) (C) classification. If the frozen blueberries possess a fairly good color, a score of 14 or 15 points may be given. Frozen blueberries 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 good color" means that the blueberries may be moderately variable in color, but are not definitely dull or off color, and there may be present not more than 20 percent by count of berries that possess a redpurple color. Frozen blue berries that are undercolored (not at least redpurple color) or that have a definite green cast are considered "green berries." (See § 52.617(a).)

(d) (SStd) classification. Frozen blueberries that fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 13 points and shall not be graded above U.S. Grade D or Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

from berries damaged by insect, pathological, or any other injury.

(1) "Green berries" are blueberries that are undercolored and do not possess at least a red-purple color or that have a definite green cast, even though the over-all color of the berries may not be a true green color.

(2) "Cap stems" are small stems which attach berries to the branch and means single cap stems or jointed double cap stems with or without berries attached.

(3) A "cluster" means three or more joined cap stems with or without berries attached.

(4) "Undeveloped berries" are mummified berries with wrinkled or tough skins or which may be pathologically defective.

(b) (A) classification. Frozen blueberries that are practically free from defects may be given a score of 36 to 40 points. "Practically free from defects" means that the frozen blueberries are reasonably free from cap stems and for each 16 ounces of net weight, or the equivalent thereof, there may be present:

(1) Not more than a total of 2 whole leaves or large stems, provided such whole leaves and any other portions of leafy material do not exceed 1⁄2 square inch;

(2) Not more than a total of 10 berries that are green or undeveloped or edible berries other than blueberries or berries that are damaged, provided not more than 5 berries are undeveloped or edible berries other than blueberries or berries that are damaged; and

(3) In Native (or wild) type, not more than an average of 12 clusters in all samples or containers comprising the sample, provided there are no more than 16 clusters in any single sample or in any single container; or

(4) In Cultivated type, not more than 4 clusters.

(c) (B) classification. If the frozen blueberries are reasonably free from defects, a score of 32 to 35 points may be given. Frozen blueberries 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 frozen blueberries are reasonably free from cap stems and for each 16 ounces of net weight, or the equivalent thereof, there may be present:

(1) Not more than a total of 4 whole leaves or large stems, provided such whole leaves and any other portions of leafy material do not exceed 4 square inch;

(2) Not more than a total of 16 berries that are green or undeveloped or edible berries other than blueberries or berries that are damaged, provided not more than 8 berries are undeveloped or edible berries other than blueberries or berries that are damaged; and

(3) In Native (or wild) type, not more than an average of 20 clusters in all samples or containers comprising the sample, provided there are no more than 28 clusters in any single sample or in any single container; or

(4) In Cultivated type, not more than 8 clusters.

(d) (C) classification. If the frozen blueberries are fairly free from defects, a score of 28 to 31 points may be given. Frozen blueberries 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 frozen blueberries are fairly free from cap stems and for each 16 ounces of net weight, or the equivalent thereof, there may be present:

(1) Not more than a total of 6 whole leaves or large stems, provided such whole leaves and any other portions of leafy material do not exceed 1 square inch;

(2) Not more than a total of 20 berries that are green or undeveloped or edible berries other than blueberries or berries that are damaged, provided not more than 10 berries are undeveloped or edible berries other than blueberries or berries that are damaged; and

(3) In Native (or wild) type, not more than an average of 28 clusters in all samples or containers comprising the sample, provided there are not more than 40 clusters in any single sample or in any single container; or

(a) (A) classification. Frozen blueberries that possess a good character may be given a score of 36 to 40 points "Good character" means that the blueberries are reasonably firm, reasonably fleshy, practically whole, and practically intact with not more than 6 percent by weight of berries that may be crushed, mushy, or broken.

(b) (B) classification. If the frozen blueberries possess a reasonably good character, a score of 32 to 35 points may be given. Frozen blueberries 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 good character" means that the blueberries may be lacking in firmness and fleshy texture but are and reasonably whole reasonably intact with not more than 10 percent by weight of berries that may be crushed, mushy, or broken.

(c) (C) classification. If the frozen blueberries possess a fairly good character, a score of 28 to 31 points may be given. Frozen blueberries 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 good character" means that the blueberries are fairly whole and fairly intact with not more than 20 percent by weight of berries that may be crushed, mushy, or broken.

§ 52.631 Product description.

"Frozen broccoli" is the product prepared from the fresh, clean, sound stalks or shoots of the broccoli plant (Brassica oleracea [Italica group]) by trimming, washing, blanching, sorting, and properly draining. The product is frozen in accordance with good com