United States

Department of

Agriculture

Agricultural

Marketing

Service

Fruit and

Vegetable

Division

Processed

Products

Branch

United States Standards

for Grades of

Canned Kadota Figs

Effective date May 12, 1976
This is the third issue, as amended, of the United States Standards for Grades of Canned

Kadota Figs published in the FEDERAL REGISTER of April 9, 1976 (41 FR 15016) to

become effective May 12, 1976. This issue supersedes the third issue, as amended,

which has been in effect since June 20, 1973.

Voluntary U.S. grade standards are issued under the authority of the Agricultural

Marketing Act of 1946, which provides for the development of official U.S. grades to

designate different levels of quality. These grade standards are available for use by

producers, suppliers, buyers, and consumers. As in the case of other standards for grades

of processed fruits and vegetables, these standards are designed to facilitate orderly

marketing by providing a convenient basis for buying and selling, for establishing quality

control programs, and for determining loan values.

The standards also serve as a basis for the inspection and grading of commodities by the

Federal inspection service, the only activity authorized to approve the designation of U.S.

grades as referenced in the standards, as provided under the Agricultural Marketing Act

of 1946. This service, available as on-line (in-plant) or lot inspection and grading of all

processed fruit and vegetable products, is offered to interested parties, upon application,

on a fee-for-service basis. The verification of some specific recommendations,

requirements, or tolerances contained in the standards can be accomplished only by the

use of on-line inspection procedures. In all instances, a grade can be assigned based on

final product factors or characteristics.

In addition to the U.S. grade standards, grading manuals or instructions for inspection of

several processed fruits and vegetables are available upon request for a nominal

fee. These manuals or instructions contain detailed interpretations of the grade standards

and provide step-by-step procedures for grading the product.

Grade standards are issued by the Department after careful consideration of all data and

views submitted, and the Department welcomes suggestions which might aid in improving

the standards in future revisions. Comments may be submitted to, and copies of standards

and grading manuals obtained from:

Chief, Processed Products Branch

Fruit and Vegetable Division, AMS

U.S. Department of Agriculture

P.O. Box 96456, Rm. 0709, So. Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20090-6456
United States Standards for Grades of Canned Kadota Figs

Section Page No.

§52.2821 Product Description ......................................... 2

§52.2822 Styles ................................................... 2

§52.2823 Grades .................................................. 2

§52.2824 Liquid Media and Brix Measurements ........................... 3

§52.2825 Recommended fill of container ................................ 3

§52.2826 Recommended minimum drained weights ........................ 4

§52.2827 Recommended minimum fill weights ............................ 6

§52.2828 Ascertaining the grade ...................................... 8

§52.2829 Ascertaining the rating for the factors which are scored ............. 8

§52.2830 Color .................................................... 8

§52.2831 Uniformity of size ........................................... 9

§52.2832 Absence of defects ........................................ 10

§52.2833 Character ............................................... 14

§52.2834 Ascertaining the grade of a lot ............................... 15

§52.2835 Score sheet .............................................. 16

Authority: Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, Secs. 203, 205, 60 Stat. 1087, as

amended, 1090, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624).

Note: Compliance with the provisions of these standards shall not excuse failure to

comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or with

applicable State laws and regulations.
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§52.2821 Product Description.

(a) Canned figs. Canned figs is the product is the product represented as

defined in the Standard of Identity (21 CFR 27.70 and 27.73) for canned figs

and canned artificially sweetened figs, respectively, issued pursuant to the

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

§52.2822 Styles.

(a) Style I. - Whole.

(b) Style II. - Whole and split (or broken).

(c) Style III. - Split (or broken) and whole.

(d) Style IV. - Split (or broken).

§52.2823 Grades.

(a) U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy is the quality of canned Kadota figs of Style I,

Whole, that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal

flavor and odor, that possess a good color; that are practically uniform in size

for Style I, Whole, figs; that are practically free from defects, that possess a

good character, and that for those factors which are scored in accordance

with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score is not less

than 90 points: Provided, that Style I, Whole figs may be reasonably

uniform or fairly uniform in size; and may possess a reasonably good

character,if the total score is not less than 90 points.

(b) U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice is the quality of canned Kadota figs of Style I,

Whole, that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal

flavor and odor, that possess a reasonably good color; that are reasonably

uniform in size for Style I, Whole, figs; that are reasonably free from defects,

that possess a reasonably good character, and that for those factors which

are scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the

total score is not less than 80 points: Provided, that Style I, Whole figs may

be fairly uniform in size if the total score is not less than 80 points.

(c) U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard is the quality of canned Kadota figs of any

style that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal

flavor and odor, that possess a fairly good color; that are fairly uniform in

size for Style I, Whole, figs; that are fairly free from defects, that possess a

fairly good character, and that for those factors which are scored in

accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score

is not less than 70 points: Provided, that Style I, Whole figs may be fairly

uniform in size if the total score is not less than 70 points.
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(d) Substandard is the quality of canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the

requirements of U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard.

§52.2824 Liquid Media and Brix Measurements.

Cut out requirements for liquid media in canned Kadota figs are not incorporated in the

grades of the product since sirup or any other liquid medium, as such, is not a factor of

quality for the purpose of these grades. The cut out Brix measurements, as applicable, for

the respective designations are as follows:

Designations Brix measurements

Extra heavy sirup; or Extra heavily

sweetened fruit juice(s) and water or

Extra heavily sweetened fruit juice(s).

26E or more but not more than 35E

Heavy sirup; or Heavily sweetened fruit

juice(s) and water; or Heavily

sweetened fruit juice(s).

21E or more but less than 26E

Light sirup or Lightly sweetened fruit

juice(s) and water; or Lightly

sweetened fruit juice(s).

16E or more but less than 21E

Slightly sweetened water; or Extra

light sirup; or Slightly sweetened fruit

juice(s) and water; or Slightly

sweetened fruit juice(s).

11E or more but less than 16E

In water

In fruit juice(s) and water

In fruit juice(s)

Artificially sweetened

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

§52.2825 Recommended fill of container.

The recommended fill of container for canned Kadota figs is not incorporated in the grades

of the finished product since fill of container, as such, is not a factor of quality for the

purposes of these grades. It is recommended that each container of canned Kadota figs

be as full as practicable without impairment of quality and that the product (including liquid

medium) occupy not less than 90 percent of the volume of the container.
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§52.2826 Recommended minimum drained weights.

(a) General.

(1) The minimum drained weights recommendations in Table I, for all

styles of canned Kadota figs, are not incorporated in the grades of the

finished product since drained weight, as such, is not a factor of

quality for the purposes of these grades.

(2) The recommended minimum drained weights are based on

equalization of the product 30 days or more after the product has

been canned.

(b) Method for ascertaining drained weight. The drained weight of canned

Kadota figs is determined by emptying the contents of the container upon a

U.S. Standard No. 8 circular sieve of proper diameter containing 8 meshes

to the inch (0.0937 - inch ± 3 percent, square openings) so as to distribute

the product evenly, inclining the sieve to an angle of 17 to 20 degrees to

facilitate drainage, and allowing to drain for two minutes. The drained weight

is the weight of the sieve and figs less the weight of the dry sieve. A sieve

eight inches in diameter is used for the equivalent of No. 3 size cans (404 x

414) and smaller and a sieve 12 inches in diameter is used for containers

larger than the equivalent of the No. 3 can size.

(c) Definitions of symbols.

(1) The average drained weight of all the sample units in the

sample.

(2) Lower limit for drained weights of individual sample units.

(d) Compliance with recommended drained weights. A lot of canned Kadota

figs is considered as meeting the minimum drained weight recommendations

if the following criteria are met:

(1) The average of the drained weights from all the sample units in the

sample meets the recommended minimum average drained weight

(designated as in Table I); and

(2) The number of sample units which fail to meet the recommended

drained weight lower limit for individuals (designated as in Table

I) does not exceed the applicable acceptance number specified in the

single sampling plan of Table II.
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Table I - Recommended Minimum Drained Weights for Canned Kadota Figs

Container designation (metal, (overall flow (and

unless otherwise stated) dimensions) capacity including

Container size Over- All styles

(fluid canned

ounces) dietetic

Kadota figs)

(ounces)

Width Height

(inches) (inches)

8Z Tall .................... 211 304 ....... 4.2 5.0

8 oz. glass ................. ....... ...... 8.2 4.2 5.0

No. 300 .................... 300 407 ...... 8.1 9.0

No. 1 Tall .................. 301 411 ....... 9.0 10.0

No. 303 ................... 303 406 ....... 9.0 10.0

No. 303 glass ............... ....... ...... 17.0 8.7 9.7

No. 2 ...................... 307 409 ....... 11.5 12.5

No. 2-1/2 ................... 401 411 ....... 16.6 18.0

No. 2-1/2 glass .............. ....... ...... 28.35 15.8 17.2

No. 10 (70 whole figs, or portions

equivalent thereto, and less) ... 603 700 ....... 60.5 53.0

No. 10 (71 whole figs, or portions

equivalent thereto, and more) ... ....... ...... ....... 63.5 66.0

Table II - Single Sampling Plan for Drained Weights

Sample Size number of sample

units) .................... 3 6 13 21 29 38 48 60 72

Acceptance No. ........... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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)

min

LWLX ̄

LWLX ̄

LWL

LRL

R

)

Rmax

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§52.2827 Recommended minimum fill weights.

(a) General. The minimum fill weight recommendations specified in Table III are

not incorporated in the grades of the finished product since fill weight, as

such, is not a factor of quality for the purposes of these grades.

(b) Method for ascertaining fill weights. Fill weights is determined in

accordance with the U.S. Standard for Inspection by Variables and the U.S.

Standards for Determination of Fill Weights.

(c) Definitions of terms and symbols. Subgroup means a group of sample

units representing a portion of a sample.

means the minimum lot average fill weight.

means the lower warning limit for subgroup averages.

means the lower reject limit for subgroup averages.

means the lower warning limit for individual fill weight

measurements.

means the lower reject limit for individual fill weight

measurements.

means a specified average range value.

means a specified maximum range for a subgroup.

Sampling allowance code means a code letter on the U.S. Standards for

Inspection by Variables. This letter identifies the appropriate line which

gives the amount of sampling allowance to be applied to the specifications

average for fill weights in order to determine compliance with requirements

for fill weights averages for a sample.

(d) Compliance with recommended fill weights. Compliance with the

recommended fill weight shall be in accordance with the acceptance criteria

specified in the U. S. Standards for Inspection by Variables and the U. S.

Standards for Determination of Fill Weights.
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)

min LWLX ̄ LRLX ̄ LWL LRL R

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Table III - Recommended Fill Weight Values for Canned Kadota Figs

Container designation Sampling

(metal unless otherwise allowance

stated) code

8Z tall ................ 5.3 4.8 4.5 4.2 3.6 1.3 2.7 J

8 oz. Glass ........... 5.3 4.8 4.5 4.2 3.6 1.3 2.7 J

No. 300 ............... 9.5 8.9 8.6 8.2 7.5 1.5 3.2 L

No. 1 tall whole ......... 10.3 9.7 9.3 8.9 8.2 1.6 3.4 M

No. 1 tall other styles .... 10.6 10.0 9.6 9.2 8.5 1.6 3.4 M

No. 303 whole ......... 10.5 9.0 9.5 9.1 8.4 1.6 3.4 M

No. 303 other styles ..... 10.8 10.2 9.8 9.4 8.7 1.6 3.4 M

303 glass whole ........ 10.2 9.6 9.2 8.8 8.1 1.6 3.4 M

No. 2 whole ............ 12.8 12.1 11.8 11.3 10.5 1.7 3.7 N

No. 2 other styles ....... 13.1 12.4 12.1 11.6 10.8 1.7 3.7 N

No. 2-1/2 whole ........ 19.0 18.1 17.6 17.0 16.0 2.3 4.9 S

No. 2-1/2 other styles .... 19.2 18.3 17.8 17.2 16.2 2.3 4.9 S

2-1/2 glass whole ....... 18.2 17.3 16.8 16.2 15.2 2.3 4.9 S

2-1/2 glass other styles . . 18.4 17.5 17.0 16.4 15.4 2.3 4.9 S

No. 10 whole ........... 69.0 67.5 66.7 65.6 63.9 4.0 8.4 Z

No. 10 other styles ...... 71.0 69.5 68.7 67.6 65.9 4.0 8.4 Z
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§52.2828 Ascertaining the grade.

(a) General. In addition to considering other requirements outlined in the

standards the following quality factors are evaluated:

(1) Factors not rated by score points.

(i) Varietal characteristics.

(ii) Flavor and odor.

(2) Factors rated by score points. The relative importance of each

factor which is scored is expressed numerically on the scale of

100. The maximum number of points that may be given such factors

are:

Factors Points

Color ......................................

Uniformity of size ............................

Absence of defects ...........................

Character ..................................

Total Score ...........................

20

20

30

 30

100

(b) Definition of flavor and odor. Normal flavor and odor means that the

canned Kadota figs (including the effects of added spices, seasoning, or

flavorings) are free from objectionable flavors and objectionable odors of any

kind.

§52.2829 Ascertaining the rating for the factors which are scored.

The essential variations within each factor which is scored are so described that the value

may be ascertained for each factor and expressed numerically. The numerical range

within each factor which is scored is inclusive (for example, 18 to 20 points means 18, 19,

or 20 points).

§52.2830 Color.

(a) "A"classification. Canned Kadota figs that possess a good color may be

given a score of 18 to 20 points. Good color means a practically uniform,

light amber or light greenish-yellow color that is bright and typical of properly

processed canned Kadota figs; that not more than five percent, by count, of

the figs may possess a reasonably good color; and that none of the figs

possess a fairly good color.
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(b) "B" classification. If the canned Kadota figs possess a reasonably good

color, a score of 16 to 17 points may be given. Reasonably good color

means a reasonably uniform and reasonably bright light green color that may

lack a definite yellow cast but is typical of properly prepared and properly

processed Kadota figs; and that not more than 10 percent, by count of the

figs may possess a fairly good color.

(c) "C"classification. If the canned Kadota figs possess a fairly good color, a

score of 14 to 15 points may be given. Canned Kadota figs that fall into this

classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard,

regardless of the total score for the product ( this is a limiting rule). Fairly

good color means a fairly good color that may possess a green, slightly

milky, or a light brown color and that the figs may vary moderately in such

typical color, but not more than five percent, by count, of the figs may be offcolor, or one unit in a container is permitted to be off-color if such unit

exceeds the five percent allowance.

(d) "SStd" classification. Canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the

requirements of paragraph (c) of this section maybe given a score of 0 to 13

points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total

score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

§52.2831 Uniformity of size.

(a) General. The factor of uniformity of size for other than Style I, Whole,

canned Kadota figs is not based on any detailed requirements and is not

scored; the other three factors (color, absence of defects, and character) are

scored and the total is multiplied by 100 and divided by 80, dropping any

fractions to determine the total score.

(b) "A"classification. Canned Kadota figs of Style I, Whole that are practically

uniform in size may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. Practically uniform

in size means that in container with less than 20 units the weight of the

largest whole fig does not exceed the weight of the smallest whole fig by

more than 50 percent; or that in container with 20 or more units, in 95

percent, by count, of the units that are most uniform in weight, the weight of

the largest whole fig does not exceed the weight of the smallest whole fig by

more than 50 percent.
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(c) "B" classification. If the canned Kadota figs, of Style I, Whole, are

reasonably uniform in size, a score of 16 to 17 points may be

given. Reasonably uniform in size means that in containers with less than

20 units the weight of the largest whole fig does not exceed the weight of the

smallest whole fig by more than 75 percent; or that in containers with 20 or

more units, in 95 percent, by count, of the units that are most uniform in

weight, the weight of the largest whole fig does not exceed the weight of the

smallest whole fig by more than 75 percent.

(d) "C" classification. If the canned Kadota figs of Style I, Whole, are fairly

uniform in size, a score of 14 to 15 points may be given. Fairly uniform in

size means that in containers with less than 20 units the weight of the largest

whole fig may be not more than twice the weight of the smallest whole fig; or,

that in containers with 20 or more units, in 95 percent, by count, of the units

that are most uniform in weight, the weight of the largest whole fig may be

not more than twice the weight of the smallest unit.

(e) "SStd" classification. Canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the

requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 13

points and shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard,

regardless of the total score for the product ( this is a limiting rule).

§52.2832 Absence of defects.

(a) General. The factor of absence of defects refers to the degree of freedom

from harmless extraneous material (such as leaves, stems); from split (or

broken) figs including severed figs; from figs blemished with scab, scars,

bruises, discoloration; from caprified figs; and from figs damaged by

mechanical, pathological, insect injury, or similar injury.

(b) Definitions of defects. Figs that are blemished with scab, scars, bruises,

discoloration, or other abnormalities or injury are considered under the

classification of possessing Insignificant, minor, or major defects.

(1) Insignificant defects. Insignificant defects include:

(i) Very light color surface scars of any size that blend with color

of the fig; and

(ii) Surface blemishes that are lighter than dark brown and that in

the aggregate, singly or in combination on a unit, are less than

the area of a circle one - fourth inch in diameter.
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(2) Minor defects. Minor defect include:

(i) Surface blemishes that are lighter than dark brown and that

equal or exceed in the aggregate, singly or in combination on

a unit, in the area if a circle one-fourth inch in diameter but do

not exceed in the aggregate of the area of a circle one-half

inch in diameter;

(ii) Dark brown or black surface blemishes which in the aggregate,

singly or in combination on a unit, are less than the area of a

circle one - fourth inch in diameter; and

(iii) Slight insect injury that is not serious.

(3) Major defects. Major defects include:

(i) Caprified figs;

(ii) Surface blemishes that are lighter than dark brown and that

exceed in the aggregate, singly or in combination on a unit, the

area of a circle one - half inch in diameter;

(iii) Blemishes that extend into the fruit, worm holes,serious insect

damage, or similar injury, regardless of the area; and

(iv) Dark brown or black surface blemishes which in the aggregate,

singly or in combination on a unit, equal or exceed the area of

a circle one - fourth inch in diameter but do not seriously affect

the appearance of the unit.

(4) Split (or broken) fig; severed fig. A split (or broken) fig is one that

the seed cavity is exposed, the shape of the fruit may be distorted,

and the fruit may or may not be broken apart into entirely separate

pieces. A severed fig is a split (or broken) fig which has been broken

apart into entirely separate pieces. A fig that is only slightly cracked

and retains it natural conformation without exposing the interior is not

considered a split (or broken) fig.

(5) Unit. A unit or unit of fig in canned Kadota figs, for the purposes of

ascertaining compliance with percentage allowance in this section

means a whole fig; a split fig ( or a broken fig) which is not broken

apart into entirely separate pieces; or portions of severed figs which

are the approximate equivalent of a whole fig.
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(c) "A"classification. Canned Kadota figs that are practically free from defects

may be given a score of 27 to 30 points.

(1) A to score in this classification, not more than 10 percent, by count,

of the units may be split (or broken): Provided, that none are severed

figs.

(2) Practically free from defects means that units which possess

insignificant, minor, and major defects may be present which do not

more than slightly affect the appearance of the product but that there

may be present:

(i) Not more than one tough woody stem per 30 ounce if total

contents and no other harmless extraneous material; and

(ii) Not more than a total of 10 percent, by count, of the units may

possess minor and major defects: Provided, that not more

than five percent, by count, of the unit may possess major

defects. One unit in a container is permitted to possess minor

or major defects; if such unit exceeds the respective

allowances of 10 percent, or five percent, by count: Provided,

that in all containers comprising the sample such units

possessing minor and major defects do not exceed an

average of 10 percent of the total number of units including not

more than an average of five percent of the total number of

units including not more than an average of five percent of the

total number of units that may possess major defects.

(d) "B" classification. If the canned Kadota figs are reasonably free from

defects, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. Canned figs that fall into

this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade B, or U. S. Choice,

regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

(1) To score in this classification not more than 15 percent, by count, of

the units may be split (or broken): Provided, that not more than three

percent, by count, of the units may be severed fig. One unit in a

container is permitted to be severed if such unit exceeds the three

percent allowance: Provided, that in all containers comprising the

sample such units do not exceed the average of three percent of the

total number of units.
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(2) Reasonably free from defects means that units which possess

insignificant, minor, and major defects may be present which do not

materially affect the appearance of the product but that there may be

present:

(i) Not more than two tough woody stems per 30 ounces of total

contents and not more than one piece of other harmless

extraneous material per 100 ounces of total contents; and

(ii) Not more than a total of 20 percent, by count, of the units may

possess minor and major defects: Provided, that not more

than 10 percent, by count, of the units, may possess major

defects. One unit in a container is permitted to possess minor

or major defects, if such unit exceeds the respective

allowances of 20 percent, or 10 percent, by count: Provided,

that in all containers comprising the sample such units

possessing minor and major defects do not exceed an

average of 20 percent of the total number of units including not

more than an average of 10 percent of the total number of

units that may possess major defects.

(e) "C"classification. If the canned Kadota figs are fairly free from defects, a

score of 21 to 23 points may be given. Canned Kadota figs that fall into this

classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard,

regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

(1) To score in this classification:

(i) In Style I, Whole, not more than 20 percent, by count, of all the

units may be split (or broken): Provided, that not more than

five percent, by count, of all units may be severed figs. One

unit in a container is permitted to be severed if such unit

exceeds the five percent allowance: Provided, that in all

containers comprising the sample such units do not exceed an

average of five percent if the total number of units; and

(ii) In the styles other than Style I, Whole, not more than 10

percent, by count, of the units may be severed figs.

(2) Fairly free from defects means that units which possess

insignificant, minor, and major defects may be present which do not

seriously affect the appearance of the product but that there may be

present:
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(i) Not more than three tough woody stems and not more than

one piece of other harmless extraneous material per 30

ounces of total contents; and

(ii) Not more than a total of 40 percent, by count, of the units may

possess minor and major defects: Provided, that not more

than 20 percent, by count, of the units may possess major

defects.

(f) "SStd" classification. Canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the

requirements of paragraph (e) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20

points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total

score for the product ( this is a limiting rule).

§52.2833 Character.

(a) General. Under the factor of character, consideration is given to the degree

of ripeness, the texture and condition of the flesh, the firmness and

tenderness of the canned figs, and its tendency to retain it apparent original

conformation and size without material disintegration.

(b) "A"classification. Canned Kadota figs that possess a good character may

be given a score of 27 to 30 points. Good character means that the canned

Kadota figs are well matured and fleshy and have a practically uniform,

tender texture; that not more than five percent, by count, of the figs may

possess a reasonably good character; and none possess a fairly good

character.

(c) "B" classification. If the canned Kadota figs posses a reasonably good

character, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given.Reasonably good

character means that the canned Kadota figs have a reasonably uniform,

reasonably tender texture; and that not more than 10 percent, by count, of

the figs may possess a fairly good character.

(d) "C" classification. If the canned Kadota figs possess a fairly good

character, a score of 21 to 23 points may be given. Canned Kadota figs that

fall into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade C or U.S.

Standard, regardless of the total score for the product ( this is a limiting

rule). Fairly good character means that the canned Kadota figs may be

variable in texture from very soft to firm but are not excessively mushy nor

excessively firm.
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(e) "SStd" classification. Canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the

requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20

points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total

score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

§52.2834 Ascertaining the grade of a lot.

The grade of a lot of canned Kadota figs covered by these standards is determined by the

procedures set forth in the Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of

Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and Certain Other

Processed Foods Products (7 CFR §52.1 to §52.83).
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§52.2835 Score sheet.

Number, size and kind of container ..................................

Container marks or identification ....................................

Label ..........................................................

Net Weight (ounces) ..............................................

Vacuum (inches) .................................................

Drained weight (ounces) ...........................................

Brix measurement ................................................

Sirup designation (extra heavy, heavy, etc.) ...........................

Style ..........................................................

Percent split (or broken) ...........................................

Count (in whole style) .............................................

Factors Score points

 Color ......................

 Uniformity in size .............

 Absence of defects ...........

 Character ...................

Total score .............

20 "A" 18-20

20 "A" 18-20

30 "A" 27-30

30 "A" 27-30

100

"B" 16-17

"C" 14-15 1/

"SStd" 0-13 1/

"B" 16-17

"C" 14-15

"SStd" 0-13 2/

"B" 24-26 1/

"C" 21-23 1/

"SStd" 0-20 1/

"B" 24-26

"C" 21-23 1/

"SStd" 0-20 1/

Varietal characteristics: ( ) Similar ( ) Dissimilar .....................

Normal flavor and odor ............................................

U.S. Grade .....................................................

1/ Indicates limiting rule.

2/ Indicates partial limiting rule.
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The U.S. Standards for Grades of Canned Kadota Figs, as herein amended, shall become

effective May 12, 1976 and thereupon will supersede the U.S. Standards for Grades of

Canned Kadota Figs which have been in effect since June 20, 1973.

Dated: April 6, 1976

Donald E. Wilkinson

Administrator

Agricultural Marketing Service