Grades of Canned Fruit Jelly
- U.S. Grade A is the quality of jelly that has a good consistency; has a bright typical color; is free from defects; has a distinct and normal flavor; and scores not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
- U.S. Grade B is the quality of jelly that has a reasonably good consistency; has a reasonably bright typical color; is free from defects; has a reasonably good and normal flavor; and scores not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
- Substandard is the quality of jelly that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B.
Inspection Aid
Headspace Gauge
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Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Fruit Jelly
- Inspection Instructions for Canned Fruit Jelly
- 21 CFR 150.140 Fruit Butters, Jellies, Preserves, and Related Products, Subpart B - Requirements for Specific Standardized Fruit Butters, Jellies, Preserves, and Related Products
- Certification Manual
- Condition of Container Manual
- FDA Food Defect Action Levels
- Foreign Material Manual
- General Procedures Manual
- Safety Manual
- Sampling Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC 364-22 Score Sheet for Canned Fruit Jelly
- Technical Procedures Manual