Frozen Grapefruit Grades and Standards

Grades of Frozen Grapefruit

  1. U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy is the quality of frozen grapefruit of which not less than 75 percent by weight of the grapefruit consists of segments that are whole or almost whole; that possesses a practically uniform, bright, typical color; that is practically free from defects; that possesses a good character; that possesses a normal flavor and odor; and scores not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
  2. U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice is the quality of frozen grapefruit of which not less than 50 percent by weight of the grapefruit consists of segments that are whole or almost whole; that possesses a reasonably uniform and reasonably good color; that is reasonably free from defects; that possesses a reasonably good character; that possesses a normal flavor and odor; and scores not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
  3. U.S. Broken is the quality of frozen grapefruit of which less than 50 percent by weight of the grapefruit consists of segments that are whole or almost whole; that possesses a reasonably uniform and reasonably good color; that is reasonably free from defects; that possesses a reasonably good character; that possesses a normal flavor and odor; and scores not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
  4. Substandard is the quality of frozen grapefruit that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice and U.S. Broken.


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