Sugarcane Sirup Grades and Standards

  1. U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy is the quality of sugarcane sirup that possesses a good color; that possesses a good flavor; that is practically free from defects; that is practically clear; and that for those factors which are rated in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the score is not less than 90 points: Provided, that the sugarcane sirup may possess a reasonably good color and may be reasonably clear if the total score is not less than 90 points.

  2. U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice is the quality of sugarcane sirup that possesses a reasonably good color; that possesses a reasonably good flavor; that is reasonably free from defects; that is reasonably clear; and that scores not less than 80 points when rated in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart. 

  3. Substandard is the quality of sugarcane sirup that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard.

Color Standards

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