Grades of Frozen Grapefruit
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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