evaluation will be treated individually and is considered as meeting the requirements for quality if:

(1) The prerequisite requirements specified in § 52.2610 are met;

(2) The Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) in Tables V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX, as applicable for the style, are not exceeded.

media specified in § 52.2644; and is sealed in a container and before or after sealing is so processed by heat as to prevent spoilage. The food may be seasoned with one or more of the optional ingredients permitted in the Food and Drug Standards of Identity. (b) "Canned solid-pack apricots," is the product represented as defined in the standards of identity for canned apricots (21 CFR 145.116) issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and prepared in one of the styles specified in § 52.2542 and is sealed in a container and before or after sealing is so processed by heat as to prevent spoilage. The food may be seasoned with one or more of the optional ingredients permitted in the aforementioned standards of identity.

[41 FR 15018, Apr. 9, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981]

§ 52.2642 Styles.

(a) “Halves” are pitted apricots cut approximately in half along the suture from stem to apex. (b) "Slices" are pitted apricots cut into thin sectors or strips.

(c) "Whole" is unpitted apricots with stems removed.

(d) "Pieces or irregular pieces" are cut apricot units that are predominantly irregular in size and shape which do not conform to a single style or which are a mixture of two or more of such styles.

(e) When the apricots are unpeeled the name of the style is preceded or followed by the word "unpeeled."

(f) When the apricots are peeled, the name of the style is preceded or followed by the word "peeled."

[39 FR 8904, Mar. 7, 1974, as amended at 41 FR 15018, Apr. 9, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981]

(4) Are at least reasonably uniform in size and symmetry for the applicable styles except for limits of offsuture cuts in the style of halves;

(5) Are practically free from defects; (6) Have at least a reasonably good character; and

(7) 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.

(b) "U.S. Grade B" or "U.S. Choice" is the quality of canned apricots of any style that:

(1) Have similar varietal characteristics;

(2) Have a normal flavor and odor; (3) Have at least a reasonably good color;

(4) Are at least fairly uniform in size and symmetry for the applicable styles except for the limits of off-suture cuts in the style of halves;

(5) Are at least reasonably free from defects;

(6) Have at least a reasonably good character; and

(7) 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.

(c) "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard" is the quality of canned apricots of any style that:

(1) Have similar varietal characteristics;

(2) Have a normal flavor and odor; (3) Have at least a fairly good color; (4) Are at least fairly uniform in size and symmetry for the applicable style; (5) Are at least fairly free from defects;

(6) Have at least a fairly good character; and

(7) For those factors which are scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score is not less than 70 points.

(d) "Substandard" is the quality of canned apricots that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.

LIQUID MEDIA, FILL OF CONTAINER, DRAINED WEIGHTS AND FILL WEIGHTS

§ 52.2644 Liquid media and Brix measurements.

"Cut-out" requirements for liquid media in canned apricots are not incor

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25° or more but not more than 40°.

21° or more but less than 25°.

"Extra heavy sirup;" or "Extra heavily sweetened fruit juice(s) and water;" or "Extra heavily sweetened fruit juice(s).". "Heavy sirup," or "Heavily sweetened fruit juice(s) and water;" or "Heavily sweetened fruit juice(s).". "Light sirup;" or "Lightly 16 or more but less than sweetened fruit juice(s) and water;" or "Lightly sweetened fruit juice(s).". "Slightly sweetened water;" or "Extra light sirup;" or "Slightly sweetened fruit juice(s) and water;" "Slightly sweetened fruit juice(s).".

"In water".

"In fruit juice(s) and water. "In fruit juice(s)". "Artificially sweetened".

or

21°.

10° or more but less than 16°.

Not applicable.

Do.

Do.

Do.

[39 FR 8904, Mar. 7, 1974, as amended at 41 FR 15018, Apr. 9, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981]

§ 52.2645 Fill of container.

The standard of fill of container for canned apricots is the maximum quantity of the apricot units which can be sealed in the container and processed by heat to prevent spoilage, without crushing or breaking such ingredient. Canned apricots that do not meet this requirement are "Below Standard in Fill."

§ 52.2646 Recommended minimum drained weights.

(a) General. (1) The minimum drained weight recommendations for the various styles in Table II are not incorporated in the grades of the finished product since drained weight, as

such, is not a factor of quality for the purposes of these grades.

minimum

(2) The recommended drained weights are based on equalization of the product 30 days or more after the product has been canned.

(b) Definitions of symbols. (1) X ̧— the minimum average drained weight of all the sample units in the sample. (2) LL-Lower limit for the drained weight of an individual sample unit.

(c) Method for ascertaining drained weight. (1) The drained weight is determined by emptying the contents of the container upon a U.S. Standard No. 8 circular sieve of proper diameter containing 8 meshes to the inch (0.0937)±3 percent, square openings) so as to distribute the product evenly, inclining the sieve to approximately a 17 to 20 degree angle to facilitate drainage, and allowing the product to drain for two minutes.

(2) The drained weight is the weight of the sieve and apricots less the weight of the dry sieve. A sieve 8 inches in diameter is used for No. 3 size cans (404x414) and smaller sizes, and a sieve 12 inches in diameter is used for containers larger than the No. 3 size can.

(d) Compliance with recommended minimum drained weights. A lot of canned apricots is considered as meeting the minimum drained weight recommendations if the following criteria are met:

(1) The average of the drained weights from all the sample units in the sample meets the recommended average drained weight (designated as X) in Table II; and

(2) The number of sample units which fail to meet the recommended minimum drained weight for individuals (designated as LL) in Table II does not exceed the applicable acceptance number specified in Table I.

TABLE I-SINGLE SAMPLING PLAN FOR DRAINED WEIGHTS