color may be given a score of 6 or 7 points. Canned cream style corn that scores 7 points in this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade B or U. S. Extra Standard, and if scored 6 points in 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 partial limiting rule). "Fairly good color" means that the kernels possess a fairly uniform color typical of fairly tender sweet corn and that the product may be dull, but not to the extent that the appearance is seriously affected, and is fairly free from "off-variety" kernels.

(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 5 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

(a) General. The factor of consistency refers to the viscosity of the product, to the degree of smoothness, and to the separation of free liquor.

(b) (A) classification. Canned cream style corn that possesses a good consistency may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Good consistency" means that the canned cream style corn, after stirring and emptying from the container to a dry flat surface, possesses a heavy cream-like consistency, with not more than a slight appearance of curdling, forms a slightly mounded mass, and that at the end of two minutes after emptying on the dry flat surface there is practically no separation of free liquor.

(c) (B) classification. If the canned cream style corn has a reasonably good consistency a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. "Reasonably good consistency" means that the canned cream style corn, after stirring and emptying from the container to a dry flat surface, has a reasonably good creamy consistency, with not more than a moderate appearance of curdling, may flow just enough to level off to a nearly uniform depth or may be moderately stiff and moderately mounded, and that at the end of two minutes after emptying on the dry flat surface there may be a slight separation of free liquor.

(d) (C) classification. Canned cream style corn that has a fairly good con

sistency 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 consistency" means that the canned cream style corn, after stirring and emptying on a dry flat surface, may be thin but not excessively thin, or thick but not excessively dry, pasty, or crumbly, or moderately but not excessively curdled, and that at the end of two minutes after emptying on the dry flat surface there may be a moderate but not excessive separation of free liquor. The approximate circular area over which the product spreads when emptied on a dry flat surface shall not exceed 12 inches: Provided, That when the washed, drained residue of canned cream style corn contains more than 20 percent of alcohol insoluble solids, the average diameter of the area over which the product spreads shall not exceed 10 inches.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 following reason: Excessively liquid.

§ 52.859 Absence of defects.

(a) General. The factor of absence of defects refers to the degree of freedom from pieces of cob, husk, silk, or other harmless extraneous vegetable matter, from pulled kernels, and from discolored kernels or other defects.

(b) (A) classification. Canned cream style corn that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Practically 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 more than slightly affect the appearance or eating quality of the product.

(c) (B) classification. If the canned cream style corn is reasonably free from

1 Determined as outlined in the Standard of Quality for Canned Sweet Corn (21 CFR 51.21) promulgated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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:

(i) Not more than 1 cubic centimeter of pieces of cob; 1and

(ii) Not more than 1 square inch (1" x 1") of husk; and that

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(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; 1 and that

(3) For each 1 ounce of net weight there may be present:

(i) Not more than 6 inches of silk.' (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 material1 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).

[22 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

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)

Canned whole

(a) (A) classification. kernel (or whole grain) corn that possesses a good color may be given a score of 9 or 10 points. "Good color" means that the kernels possess a practically uniform color typical of tender sweet corn and that the product is bright and is practically free from "off-variety" kernels.

(b) (B) classification. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that possesses a reasonably good color may be given a score of 8 points. "Reasonably good color" means that the kernels possess a reasonably uniform color typical of reasonably tender sweet corn and that the product may lack brightness but not to the extent that the appearance is materially affected and is reasonably free from "off-variety" kernels.

(c) (C) classification. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that possesses a fairly good color may be given a score of 6 or 7 points. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that scores 7 points in this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade B or U. S. Extra Standard and that scores 6 points in this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard, regardless of the total score for the prod

uct (this is a partial limiting rule). "Fairly good color" means that the kernels possess a fairly uniform color typical of fairly tender sweet corn and that the product may be dull but not to the extent that the appearance is seriously affected and is fairly free from "offvariety" kernels.

(d) (SStd) classification. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 5 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

§ 52.889 Cut.

(a) General. The factor of cut refers to the degree of smoothness of the cut surface of the kernels, uniformity and depth of cut, and to the degree of freedom from adhering cob tissue.

(b) (A) classification. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn which has been well cut may be given a score of 9 or 10 points. "Well cut" means that the appearance of the product is not more than slightly affected by the presence of ragged cut kernels, torn kernels, irregular cut kernels, and kernels with attached cob tissue.

(c) (B) classification. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn in which the kernels are reasonably well cut may be given a score of 8 points. "Reasonably well cut" means that the appearance of the product is not materially affected by the presence of ragged cut kernels, torn kernels, irregular cut kernels, and kernels with attached cob tissue.

(d) (C) classification. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn in which the kernels are fairly well cut may be given a score of 6 or 7 points. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) 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). "Fairly well cut" means that the appearance of the product is not seriously affected by the presence of ragged cut kernels, torn kernels, irregular cut kernels, and kernels with attached cob tissue.

(e) (SStd) classification. Canned whole kernel (or whole grain) corn that fails to meet the requirements of para