flat surface forms a moderately mounded mass and that at the end of two minutes there is practically no separation of free liquor.

(c) (C) classification. Apple butter that possesses a fairly good consistency may be given a score of 14 to 16 points. Apple butter 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 apple butter

after stirring may possess a thick consistency so that it does not pour readily from the container or after emptying from the container to a dry flat surface may form only a slightly mounded mass and at the end of two minutes there is no more than a slight separation of free liquor.

(d) (SStd.) classification. Apple butter that fails 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).

$52.2808 Finish.

(a) General. The factor of finish refers to the size and texture of the apple particles.

(b) (A) classification. Apple butter that possesses a good finish may be given a score of 17 to 20 points. "Good finish" means that the apple particles are evenly divided; that the product is fine grained and smooth.

(c) (C) classification. If the apple butter possesses only a fairly good finish a score of 14 to 16 points may be given. Apple butter 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 finish" means that the apple particles are evenly divided; that the product may be slightly coarse; but the apple particles are neither hard nor excessively grainy.

(d) (SStd.) classification. Apple butter that fails 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).

$52.2809 Defects.

(a) General. The factor of defects refers to the degree of freedom from such defects as black specks, dark scale-like particles, particles of carpel tissue, peel, stem, seed-coat, and blossom-end material. This factor is evaluated by observing a layer of the product on a smooth white surface. Such a layer is prepared by drawing a scraper, with an identation 2 inch high by 7 inches

long for clearance, rapidly through the product in two horizontal planes so as to form an approximate square.

(b) (A) classification. Apple butter that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 17 to 20 points. "Practically free from defects" means that any defects present do not more than slightly affect the appearance or edibility of the product.

(c) (C) classification. If the apple butter is fairly free from defects a score of 14 to 16 points may be given. Apple butter 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 any defects present may be noticeable but are not so large, so numerous, or of such contrasting color as to seriously affect the appearance or edibility of the product.

(d) (SStd.) classification. Apple butter that fails 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).

§ 52.2810 Flavor.

(a) General. The score for the factor of flavor of apple butter is ascertained by considering the flavor and aroma of the apple butter with particular consideration being giving to the prominence and excellence of the flavor of the apple ingredient.

(b) (A) classification. Apple butter that possesses a good flavor may be given a score of 17 to 20 points. "Good flavor" means a good and distinct flavor and aroma characteristic of properly prepared and properly processed apple butter prepared from good quality ingredients.

(c) (C) classification. If the apple butter possesses a fairly good flavor a score of 14 to 16 points may be given. Apple butter 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 a characteristic apple butter flavor and odor that may be excessively sweet or excessively tart, may be excessively spiced or lacking in proper spicing, or may be excessively carmelized but is not seriously objectionable for any reason.

(d) (SStd.) classification. Apple butter that fails 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).

LOT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION $52.2811 Ascertaining the grade of a lot.

The grade of a lot of apple butter 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).

SOURCE: 38 FR 13355, May 21, 1973, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, STYLES, AND GRADES

§ 52.2821 Product description.

(a) Canned figs. "Canned figs" is the product represented as defined in the Standard of Identity (21 CFR 145.130 and 145.131) for canned figs and canned artificially sweetened canned figs, respectively, issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(b) Canned Kadota figs. "Canned Kadota figs" are canned figs of the Kadota variety. The provisions of the standards in this subpart cover canned Kadota figs only.

[38 FR 13355, May 21, 1973, as amended at 41 FR 15022, Apr. 9, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981]

(a) "U.S. Grade A" or "U.S. Fancy" is the quality of canned Kadota figs of Style I, Whole, that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal flavor and odor, that possess a good color; that are practically uniform in size for Style I, Whole, figs; that are practically free from defects, that possess a good character, 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 canned Kadota figs may possess a

reasonably good color; that Style I, Whole, figs may be reasonably uniform or fairly uniform in size; and may possess a reasonably good character, if the total score is not less than 90 points.

(b) "U.S. Grade B" or "U.S. Choice" is the quality of canned Kadota figs of Style I, Whole, that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal flavor and odor, that possess a reasonably good color; that are reasonably uniform in size for Style I, Whole, figs; that are reasonably free from defects, that possess a reasonably good character, 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 Style I, Whole, figs may be fairly uniform in size, if the total score is not less than 80 points.

(c) "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard" is the quality of canned Kadota figs of any style that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal flavor and odor, that possess a fairly good color; that are fairly uniform in size for style I, whole, figs; that are fairly free from defects, that possess a fairly good character, 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 70 points: Provided, That style I, whole, figs may vary in size if the total score is not less than 70 points.

(d) "Substandard" is the quality of canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the requirements of "U.S. Grade C" or "U.S. Standard”.

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

§ 52.2824 Liquid media and Brix meas

urements.

Cut-out requirements for liquid media in Canned Kadota Figs are not incorporated in the grades of the product since sirup or any other liquid medium, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purpose of these grades. The cut-out Brix measurements, as applicable, for the respective designations are as follows:

Designations

"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 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;" or "Slightly sweetened fruit juice(s)′′.

"In water"

"In fruit juice(s) and water" "In fruit juice(s)" "Artificially sweetenedTM

Brix measurements

26" or more but not more than 35°.

21° or more but less than 26.

16" or more but less than 21.

11° or more but less than 16.

Not applicable.

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Do.

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[41 FR 15022, Apr. 9, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977 and at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981]

§ 52.2825 Recommended fill of container.

The recommended fill of container for canned Kadota figs is not incorporated in the grades of the finished product since fill of container, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purposes of these grades. It is recommended that each container of canned Kadota figs be as full of figs as practicable without impairment of quality and that the product (including liquid medium) occupy not less than 90 percent of the volume of the container.

$52.2826 Recommended

drained weights.

minimum

(a) General. (1) The minimum drained weight recommendations in table I, for all styles of canned Kadota figs, 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. (2) The recommended minimum drained weights are based on equalization of the product 30 days or more after the product has been canned.

(b) Method for ascertaining drained weights. The drained weight of canned Kadota figs 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-in.13 percent, square

openings) so as to distribute the product evenly, including the sieve slightly to facilitate drainage, and allowing to drain for two minutes. The drained weight is the weight of the sieve and figs less the weight of the dry sieve. A sieve 8 in. in diameter is used for the equivalent of No. 3 size cans (404 x 414) and smaller, and a sieve 12 in. in diameter is used for containers larger than the equivalent of the No. 3 size can.

(c) Definitions of symbols. (1) X。—The average drained weight of all the sample units in the sample.

(2) LL-Lower limit for drained weights of individuals sample units.

(d) Compliance with recommended drained weights. A lot of canned Kadota figs 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 minimum average drained weight (designated as "Xa" in table I); and

(2) The number of sample units which fail to meet the recommended drained weight lower limit for individuals (designated as “LL” in table I) does not exceed the applicable acceptance number specified in the single sampling plan of table II.

(c) Definitions of terms and symbols. "Subgroup" means a group of sample units representing a portion of a sample.

X'min means the minimum lot average fill weight.

LWL means the lower warning limit for subgroup averages.

LRL, means the lower reject limit for subgroup averages.

LWL means the lower warning limit for individual fill weight measurements.

LRL means the lower reject limit for individual fill weight measurements.

R' means a specified average range value. Rmax means a specified maximum range for a subgroup.

"Sampling allowance code" means a code letter on the Sampling Allowance Chart of the U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables. This letter identifies the appropriate line which gives the amount of sampling allowance to be applied to the specification average for fill weights in order to determine com

pliance with requirements for fill weight averages for a sample.

(d) Compliance with recommended fill weights. Compliance with the recommended fill weights shall be in ac

$52.2829 Ascertaining the rating for the factors which are scored.

The essential variations within each factor which is scored are so described that the value may be ascertained for each factor and expressed numerically. The numerical range within each factor which is scored is inclusive (for example, "18 to 20 points" means "18, 19, or 20 points").

(a) (A) classification. Canned Kadota figs that possess a good color may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. "Good color" means a practically uniform, light amber or light greenish-yellow color that is bright and typical of properly processed canned Kadota figs; that not more than 5 percent, by count, of the figs may possess a reasonably good color; and that none of the figs possess a fairly good color.

(b) (B) classification. If the canned Kadota figs possess a reasonably good color, a score of 16 or 17 points may be given. "Reasonably good color" means a reasonably uniform and reasonably bright light green color that may lack a definite yellow cast but is typical of properly prepared and properly processed Kadota figs; and that not more than 10 percent, by count, of the figs may possess a fairly good color.