Grades of Frozen Concentrated Apple Juice
- U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy is the quality of frozen concentrated apple juice which, when reconstituted according to §52.6325 (b), has the following attributes:
a. Good color and clarity;
b. Is practically free from defects;
c. Very good flavor and aroma; and
d. Scores not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
- U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice is the quality of frozen concentrated apple juice which, when reconstituted according to §52.6325 (b), has at least the following attributes:
a. reasonably good color and clarity;
b. Is reasonably free from defects;
c. Good flavor and aroma; and
d. Scores not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
- Substandard is the quality of frozen concentrated apple juice that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B.