"Extra heavy sirup," or "Extra | 24° or more but not "Light sirup," or "Lightly sweet- 19° or more but less 14° or more but less [18 FR 7940, Dec. 9, 1953, as amended at 41 FR 15021, Apr. 9, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981] $52.554 Recommended fill of container. The recommended fill of container 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 berries be filled with berries as full as practicable without impairment of quality and that the product and packing medium occupy not less than 90 percent of the volume of the container. 8 ounce No. 30 No. 23 The minimum drained weight recommendations 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 canned berries is determined by emptying the contents upon a United States Standard No. 8 circular sieve of proper diameter containing 8 meshes to the inch (0.0937 inch, ±3%, square openings) so as to distribute the product evenly, inclining the sieve slightly to facilitate drainage, and allowing to drain for two minutes. The drained weight (or drained berries) is the weight of the sieve and the berries less the weight of the dry sieve. A sieve 8 inches in diameter is used for the equivalent of No. 3 size cans (404 x 414) and smaller, and a sieve 12 inches in diameter is used for containers larger than the equivalent of the No. 3 size can. $52.556 Compliance rec with ommended drained weights. Compliance with the recommended drained weights for canned berries is determined by averaging the drained weights from all containers which are representative of a specific lot and such lot is considered as meeting the recommendations, if: The averaged drained weight from all the containers meets the recommended drained weight; one-half or more of the containers meet the recommended drained weight; and the drained weights from the containers which do not meet the recommended drained weight are within the range of variability for good commercial practices. TABLE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM DRAINED WEIGHT IN OUNCES OF CANNED BERRIES No. 10 No. 10 (heavy pack)' 'Canned berries in No. 10 containers (in water) may be certified with the additional statement "heavy pack," provided they meet a minimum drained weight requirement specified. properly processed and are practically uniform and bright in color. (b) (B) classification. If the canned berries possess a reasonably good color, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. "Reasonably good color" means that the canned berries possess a color typical of reasonably well-ripened berries for the varietal type that have been properly processed, and which color may be somewhat lacking in luster and may range in color from the lighter shades of reasonably well-ripened berries to the darker hues of well-ripened berries. (c) (C) classification. If the canned berries possess a fairly good color, a score of 14 or 15 points may be allowed. Canned berries 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 canned berries possess a color typical of fairly wellripened berries for the varietal type that have been properly processed, and which color may be variable but is not off-color. (d) (SStd) classification. Canned berries 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 Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). § 52.560 Uniformity of size. (a) General. The factor of uniformity of size refers to the uniformity of diameters of the canned berries. "Diameter" is the minimum diameter of the fruit of the berry measured at right angles to the stem axis that will pass through a rigid ring of the same diameter without using pressure. (b) (A) classification. If the canned berries are practically uniform in size, a score of 18 to 20 points may be given. "Practically uniform in size" means that the variation in size of the berries does not materially affect the appearance of the product and that with respect to canned blackberries, not more than 15 percent, by count, of the blackberries are less than 22 inch in diameter. (c) (B) classification. If the canned berries are reasonably uniform in size, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. "Reasonably uniform in size" means that the variation in size of the berries does not seriously affect the appearance of the product and that with respect to canned blackberries, not more than 15 percent, by count, of the blackberries are less than 1832 inch in diameter. (d) (C) classification. If the canned berries are fairly uniform in size, a score of 14 or 15 points may be given. Canned berries 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 uniform in size" means that the canned berries may be variable in size and that with respect to canned blackberries more than 15 percent, by count, are less than 1832 inch in diameter. $52.561 Absence of defects. (a) General. The factor of absence of defects refers to the degree of freedom from harmless extraneous vegetable material and from damaged berries. (1) "Harmless extraneous vegetable material" means any vegetable substance (including, but not limited to, leaves, stems, or portions of stems, whether or not attached, caps or portions of caps, whether or not attached). (2) "Damaged" means any surface blemish or internal injury that materially affects the appearance or edibility of the berry (including, but not limited to, insect injury, pathological injury, hard berries, underdeveloped berries, and abnormally developed berries). (b) (A) classification. Canned berries that are practically free from defects may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. "Practically free from defects" means that harmless extraneous vegetable material may be present that does not more than slightly affect the appearance or edibility of the product; and that not more than 4 percent, by count, of the canned berries may be damaged. (c) (B) classification. If the canned berries are reasonably free from defects, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. Canned berries 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 harmless extraneous vegetable material may be present that does not more than materially affect the appearance or edibility of the product; and that not more than 8 percent, by count, of the canned berries may be damaged. (d) (C) classification. Canned berries that are fairly free from defects may be given a score of 21 to 23 points. Canned berries 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 harmless extraneous vegetable material may be present that does not seriously affect the appearance or edibility of the product; and that not more than 15 percent, by count, of the canned berries may be damaged. (e) (SStd) classification. Canned berries which fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). [18 FR 7940, Dec. 9, 1953, as amended at 31 FR 8310, Oct. 31, 1956. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981] § 52.562 Character of fruit. (a) General. The factor of character refers to the degree of texture and appearance as well as to the degree of disintegration of the berries. (1) A berry is considered "crushed" if more than 50 percent of the drupelets are crushed, broken, or detached, or if the normal shape of the berry is otherwise materially affected or destroyed. (b) (A) classification. Canned berries that possess a good character may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. "Good character" means that the berries possess a firm, tender texture characteristic of well-ripened berries for the varietal type and are practically intact; that the berries and accompanying liquor are practically free from detached seed cells; and that not more than 5 percent, by weight, of the blackberries may be crushed and not more than 10 percent, by weight, of dewberries, boysenberries, loganberries, or other similar types may be crushed. (c) (B) classification. If the canned berries have a reasonably good character, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. Canned berries 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 berries may possess a reasonably tender texture characteristic of reasonably well-ripened berries to slightly over-ripe berries for the varietal type and are reasonably intact; that the berries and accompanying liquor are reasonably free from detached seed cells; and that not more than 10 percent by weight, of blackberries may be crushed and not more than 15 percent, by weight, of dewberries, boysenberries, loganberries, or other similar types may be crushed. (d) (C) classification. Canned berries that possess a fairly good character may be given a score of 21 to 23 points. Canned berries 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 berries may possess a fairly tender texture characteristic of fairly well-ripened berries to over-ripe berries for the varietal type and are fairly intact; and that not more than 20 percent, by weight, of the berries may be crushed. (e) (SStd) classification. Canned berries that fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20 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 $52.563 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 the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. [41 FR 15021, Apr. 9, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981] $52.582 Types of canned blueberries. $52.583 Grades of canned blueberries. (a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of canned blueberries that possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a very good color; that are practically free from defects; that possess a good character; that possess a normal flavor and odor; and that 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 canned 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 canned 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. (d) "U.S. Grade D" or "Substandard" is the quality of canned blueberries that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. LIQUID MEDIA, FILL OF CONTAINER, AND DRAINED WEIGHTS $52.584 Liquid media and Brix measurements. (a) Brix measurement requirements for the liquid media in canned blueberries are not incorporated in the grades of the finished product since sirup, or any other liquid medium, as such, is not a factor of quality for the The minimum drained weight recommendations 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 canned blueberries is determined by emptying the contents of the container upon a United States Standard No. 8 circular sieve of proper diameter containing 8 meshes to the inch (0.0937-inch, ±3%, square openings) so as to distribute the product evenly, inclining the sieve slightly to facilitate drainage and allowing to drain for two minutes. The drained weight (or drained blueberries) |