United States

Department of

Agriculture

Agricultural

Marketing

Service

Fruit and

Vegetable

Division

Processed

Products

Branch

United States Standards

for Grades of

Canned Clingstone Peaches

Effective date July 1, 1985
This is the eighth issue of the United States Standards for Grades of Canned Clingstone

Peaches published in the FEDERAL REGISTER of July 1, 1985 (50 FR 26965) to become

effective July 1, 1985. This supersedes the seventh issue, which has been in effect since

June 1, 1978.

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 Clingstone Peaches

Section Page No.

§52.2561 Product description. ....................................... 2

§52.2562 Styles. .................................................. 2

§52.2563 Grades. ................................................. 3

§52.2564 Grades of canned solid-pack clingstone peaches. ................ 4

§52.2565 Liquid media and brix measurements. ......................... 4

§52.2566 Fill of container. .......................................... 5

§52.2567 Recommended fill of container for canned solid-pack clingstone

peaches. ................................................ 5

§52.2568 Recommended drained weight. .............................. 5

§52.2569 Recommended fill weights. ................................. 6

§52.2570 Ascertaining the grade. ..................................... 12

§52.2571 Ascertaining the rating for the factors which are scored. ........... 13

§52.2572 Color. .................................................. 13

§52.2573 Uniformity of size and symmetry. ............................. 15

§52.2574 Absence of defects. ........................................ 19

§52.2575 Character. .............................................. 24

§52.2576 Ascertaining the grade of a lot. ............................... 27

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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§52.2561 Product description.

Canned clingstone peaches is the product represented as defined in the Standards of

Identity for Canned Peaches (21 CFR 145.170 and 145.171) issued under the Federal

Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. For the purposes of the standards in this subpart, and

unless the text indicates otherwise, the terms, canned peaches or canned clingstone

peaches include canned yellow clingstone peaches, canned spice yellow clingstone

peaches, canned solid-pack yellow clingstone peaches and canned artificially

sweetened yellow clingstone peaches as defined in the Standards of Identity.

§52.2562 Styles.

(a) Halves or Halved canned peaches are peeled and pitted peaches, cut

approximately in half along the suture from stem to apex.

(b) Quarters or Quartered canned peaches are halved peaches cut into two

approximately equal parts.

(c) Slices or Sliced canned peaches are peeled and pitted peaches cut into

sectors smaller than quarters.

(d) Dice or Diced canned peaches are peeled and pitted peaches cut into

approximate cubes.

(e) Wholecanned peaches are peeled, unpitted, whole peaches with or without

stems removed.

(f) Mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes are peeled, pitted, and cut

units of canned peaches that are predominantly irregular in size and shape

which do not conform to a single style of halves, quarters, slices, or dice and

which may consist of:

(1) Units (commonly called salad cuts or salad pieces) which may have

been prepared originally as peach halves but which are irregular in

size and shape in that more than one-fourth of the unit appears to

have been removed at the outer curved surface and which have been

cut further into pieces;

(2) Units which may have been prepared originally as peach slices but

which are irregular in size and shape in that they have been cut

further into pieces;

(3) Mixtures of two or more of the following styles which may or may not

be of normal shape: Halves, quarters, slices, or diced.
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§52.2563 Grades.

(a) U.S. Grade A is the quality of halves, quarters, slices, dice, or whole canned

clingstone peaches that possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess

a normal flavor and odor; that possess a good color; that are practically

uniform in size and symmetry for the applicable style; 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 halves, quarters, slices,

dice, or whole canned clingstone peaches may possess a reasonably good

color; may be reasonably uniform in size and symmetry; and may possess

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

(b) U.S. Grade B is the quality of halves, quarters, slices, dice, whole, or mixed

pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that

possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a normal flavor and

odor; that possess a reasonably good color; that are reasonably uniform in

size and symmetry for the applicable style; 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 halves,

quarters, slices, dice, or whole canned clingstone peaches may be fairly

uniform in size and symmetry if the total score is not less than 80 points.

(c) U.S. Grade C is the quality of halves, quarters, slices, diced, whole, or mixed

pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that

possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a normal flavor and

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

symmetry for the applicable style; 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.

(d) U.S. Grade D is the quality of halves, quarters, slices, diced, whole, or mixed

pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that may

possess dissimilar varietal characteristics; that possess a normal flavor and

odor; that possess a fairly good color; that may vary in size and symmetry for

the applicable style; that are fairly free from defects except for crushed and

broken units in the styles of halves, quarters, or whole style; that possess a

noticeable variability in 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 60 points. Canned clingstone

peaches of this grade may or may not meet the minimum standards of quality

for canned peaches issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and

Cosmetic Act.
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(e) Substandard is the quality of canned clingstone peaches that fails to meet

the applicable requirements of U.S. Grade C or of U.S. Grade D and is the

quality of canned clingstone peaches that may or may not meet the minimum

standards of quality for canned peaches issued pursuant to the Federal

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

§52.2564 Grades of canned solid-pack clingstone peaches.

(a) U.S. Grade C Solid-Pack is the quality of halves, quarters, slices, dice, or

mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of canned solid-pack clingstone

peaches that possess a normal flavor and odor; that possess a fairly good

color; that are fairly free from defects for canned solid-pack clingstone

peaches; that possess a fairly good character for solid-pack clingstone

peaches; 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. 

(b) Substandard Solid-Pack is the quality of halves, quarters, slices, dice, or

mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of canned solid-pack clingstone

peaches that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C Solid-Pack.

§52.2565 Liquid media and brix measurements.

Cut-out requirements for liquid media in canned clingstone peaches are not incorporated

in the grades of the finished 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 22 degrees or more but not more

fruit juice(s) and water;" or "Extra heavily than 35 degrees

sweetened fruit juice(s)."

"Heavy sirup;" or "Heavily sweetened fruit 18 degrees or more but not more

juice(s) and water;" or "Heavily sweetened fruit than 22 degrees

juice(s)."

"Light sirup;" or "Lightly sweetened fruit juice(s) 14 degrees or more but not more

and water;" or "Lightly sweetened fruit juice(s)." than 18 degrees

"Slightly sweetened water;" or "Extra light sirup;" 10 degrees or more but not more

or "Slightly sweetened fruit juice(s) and water;" than 14 degrees

or "Slightly sweetened fruit juice(s)." 

"In water" Not applicable

"In fruit juice(s) and water" Not applicable

"In fruit juice(s) Not applicable

"Artificially sweetened" Not applicable
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§52.2566 Fill of container.

The standard of fill of container for canned clingstone peaches is the maximum quantity

of the peach units which can be sealed in the container and processed by heat to prevent

spoilage, without crushing or breaking such ingredient. Canned clingstone peaches that

do not meet this requirement are Below Standard in Fill.

§52.2567 Recommended fill of container for canned solid-pack clingstone

peaches.

The recommended fill of container for canned solid-pack clingstone peaches 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 solid-pack clingstone peaches be as full of peaches as practicable without impairment

of quality and that the product (including liquid, if any) occupy not less than 90 percent of

the volume of the container.

§52.2568 Recommended drained weight.

(a) General.

(1) The minimum drained weight recommendations for the various

applicable styles in Table I of this subpart 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 determining drained weight. The drained weight of canned

clingstone peaches and canned solid-pack clingstone peaches is

determined by emptying the contents of the container, turning the pit cavities

down in halves, upon a U.S. Standard No. 8 circular sieve of proper diameter

containing 8 meshes to the inch (0.0937-in ± 3 percent, square openings) so

as to distribute the product evenly, inclining the sieve slightly to facilitate

drainage, and allowing to drain for 2 minutes. The drained weight is the

weight of the sieve and peaches less the weight of the dry sieve. A sieve 8

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 size can.
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(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 clingstone

peaches and canned unsweetened solid-pack clingstone peaches 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 average drained weight (designated

as in Table I);

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

minimum drained weight for individuals (designated as in Table I)

does not exceed the applicable acceptance number specified in the

single sampling plan of Table II.

§52.2569 Recommended fill weights.

(a) General. The minimum fill weight recommendations for the various styles in

Table III of this subpart are not incorporated in the grades of the finished

product since fill weight, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purpose of

these grades.

means the minimum lot average fill weight.

means the lower warning limit for subgroup averages.

means the lower reject limit for group 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.
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Sampling allowance code means a letter on the sampling allowance chart of 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 specification

average for fill weights in order to determine compliance with requirements for fill

weight average for a sample.

(d) The Subgroup Size. The subgroup size for determination of fill weights

shall be 5 sample units.

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

recommended fill weights for canned clingstone peaches 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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Table I. Recommended Minimum Drained Weights for Canned Clingstone Peaches

Container designation Container size capacity Sliced Diced

(metal, unless (overall dimensions) (fluid

otherwise stated) ounces)

Overflow

Diameter Height In extra In heavy In any In any liquid

(inches) (inches) heavy sirup other liquid medium

sirup (ounces) medium

(ounces) (ounces)

5Z .............. 211 200 ......... 2.8 2.2 3.0 2.4 3.1 2.5 2.9 2.6

5Z .............. 211 202 ......... 3.0 2.4 3.2 2.6 3.3 2.7 3.2 2.9

6Z .............. 300 200 ......... 3.4 2.8 3.6 3.0 3.7 3.1 3.7 3.4

7Z .............. 211 212 ......... 4.0 3.4 4.2 3.6 4.3 3.7 4.3 4.0

8Z tall ........... 211 304 ......... 4.9 4.3 5.1 4.5 5.2 4.6 5.2 4.7

No. 300 .......... 300 407 ........ 8.9 8.2 9.1 8.4 9.3 8.6 9.5 8.9

No. 303 ......... 303 406 ......... 9.9 9.1 10.1 9.3 10.3 9.5 10.5 9.8

No. 303 glass ..... ........ ...... 17.0 9.9 9.1 10.1 9.3 10.3 9.5 10.5 9.8

No. 2 ............ 307 409 ......... 12.0 11.1 12.3 11.4 12.6 11.7 12.7 11.9

No. 2-1/2 ......... 401 411 ......... 17.4 16.3 17.8 16.7 18.2 17.1 18.5 17.5

No. 2-1/2 glass .... ........ ...... 28.35 16.9 15.8 17.3 16.2 17.7 16.6 18.0 17.0

No. 10 ........... 603 700 ......... 64.5 62.5 66.5 64.5 68.5 66.5 70.0 68.2
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Table I. (Continued)

Container designation (metal, unless Heavy pack-any style in any Solid pack-all applicable styles

otherwise stated) liquid medium (ounces) (unsweetened only) (ounces) 

No. 2-1/2 ........................ 20.0 18.6 25.5 24.1

No. 10 .......................... 76.0 73.5 92.0 89.5

Table I. (Continued)

Container size (metal, unless Halves Quarters; and mixed pieces of irregular sizes and

otherwise stated) shapes

In extra heavy In heavy sirup In any other In extra heavy In heavy In any other liquid

sirup (ounces) liquid medium sirup (ounces) sirup medium (ounces)

(ounces) (ounces) (ounces)

8Z tall ..................... 5.0 4.3 5.2 4.5 5.3 4.6 5.0 4.3 5.2 4.5 5.3 4.6

No. 300 .................... 9.0 8.2 9.2 8.4 9.4 8.6 9.0 8.2 9.2 8.4 9.4 8.6

No. 303 .................... 10.0 9.1 10.2 9.3 10.4 9.5 10.0 9.1 10.2 9.3 10.4 9.5

No. 303 glass ............... 10.0 9.1 10.2 9.3 10.4 9.5 10.0 9.1 10.2 9.3 10.4 9.5

No. 2 ...................... 12.1 11.0 12.4 11.3 12.7 11.6 12.1 11.0 12.4 11.3 12.7 11.6

No. 2 1/2 glass ............. 17.1 15.7 17.5 16.1 17.9 16.5 17.1 15.7 17.5 16.1 17.9 16.5

No. 2 1/2 ................... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... 17.6 16.2 18.0 16.6 18.4 17.0

No. 2 1/2, 7 count or more ..... 17.6 16.2 18.0 16.6 18.4 17.0 ........... ..... ..... ..... .........

No. 2 1/2, 6 count or less ...... 17.0 15.6 17.4 16.0 17.8 16.4 ........... ..... ..... ..... .........

No. 10 ..................... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... 64.5 62.0 66.5 64.0 68.5 66.0

No. 10, 24 count or more ...... 64.5 62.0 66.5 64.0 68.5 66.0 ........... ..... ..... ..... .........

No. 10, 23 count or less ....... 63.0 60.5 65.0 62.5 67.0 64.5 ........... ..... ..... ..... .........
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Table II

Single Sampling Plan for Drained Weight

Sample size (number of sample units) ............ 3 6 13 21 29

Acceptance No. ............................. 0 1 2 3 4

Table III - Recommended Fill Weight Values for Canned Clingstone Peaches

Container size (metal, unless Halves (ounces) Sampling

otherwise designated) allowance

code

8Z tall ................. 5.4 4.9 4.7 4.4 3.9 1.2 2.5 I

No. 300 ................ 9.6 9.0 8.7 8.3 7.6 1.5 3.2 L

No. 303 glass ........... 10.6 10.0 9.6 9.2 8.5 1.6 3.4 M

No. 303 ............... 10.6 10.0 9.6 9.2 8.5 1.6 3.4 M

No. 2 .................. 12.9 12.2 11.8 11.3 10.5 1.9 3.9 O

No. 2-1/2 glass .......... 18.2 17.3 16.9 16.2 15.2 2.3 4.9 S

No. 2-1/2, 7 count or more . . 18.7 17.8 17.4 16.7 15.7 2.3 4.9 S

No. 2-1/2, 6 count or less . . 18.0 17.1 16.7 16.0 15.0 2.3 4.9 S

No. 10, 24 count or more ... 70.5 69.0 68.2 67.1 65.4 4.0 8.4 Z

No. 10, 23 count or less .... 69.0 67.5 66.7 65.6 63.9 4.0 8.4 Z

Sliced-fill weight values (ounces)

6Z .................... 4.0 3.6 3.4 3.2 2.8 0.9 1.9* G

8Z tall ................. 5.4 5.0 4.8 4.4 4.0 1.0 2.1 H

No. 300 ................ 9.7 9.2 8.9 8.5 7.9 1.4 3.0 K

No. 303 glass ........... 10.7 10.1 9.8 9.4 8.7 1.5 3.2 L

No. 303 ............... 10.7 10.1 9.8 9.4 8.7 1.5 3.2 L

No. 2 .................. 13.1 12.4 12.1 11.6 10.9 1.7 3.7 N

No. 2-1/2 ............... 19.0 18.2 17.8 17.2 16.3 2.1 4.4 Q

No. 2-1/2 glass .......... 18.5 17.7 17.3 16.7 15.8 2.1 4.4 Q

No. 10 ................. 72.0 70.6 69.8 68.8 67.2 3.7 7.9 Y
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Table III - (Continued)

[Quarters - fill weight values (ounces)]

Container size (metal, Sampling

unless otherwise allowance

designated) code

8Z tall ............ 5.5 5.1 4.9 4.6 4.1 1.1 2.2 H

No. 300 ........... 9.9 9.4 9.1 8.7 8.1 1.4 3.0 K

No. 303 glass ...... 11.0 10.4 10.1 9.7 9.0 1.5 3.2 L

No. 303 .......... 11.0 10.4 10.1 9.7 9.0 1.5 3.2 L

No. 2 ............. 13.3 12.6 12.3 11.8 11.0 1.7 3.7 N

No. 2-1/2 glass ..... 18.8 18.0 17.6 17.0 16.1 2.1 4.4 Q

No. 2-1/2 .......... 19.3 18.5 18.1 17.5 16.6 2.1 4.4 Q

No. 10 ............ 74.0 72.6 71.8 70.8 69.2 3.7 7.9 Y

Table III - (Continued)

Container size (metal, Diced - fill weight values (ounces) Sampling

unless otherwise allowance

designated) code

5 oz ............. 3.4 3.2 3.0 2.9 2.6 0.60 1.20 D

5 oz ............. 3.7 3.5 3.3 3.2 2.9 0.60 1.20 D

6 oz ............. 4.3 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.5 0.60 1.20 D

7 oz ............. 5.0 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.2 0.60 1.20 D

8Z tall ........... 6.1 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.3 0.60 1.20 D

No. 300 .......... 10.6 10.2 10.0 9.8 9.4 0.90 2.0 G

No. 303 ......... 11.7 11.3 11.1 10.8 10.3 1.1 2.2 H

No. 303 glass ..... 11.7 11.3 11.1 10.8 10.3 1.1 2.2 H

No. 2 ............ 14.3 13.8 13.6 13.3 12.8 1.2 2.5 I

No. 2-1/2 ........ 20.7 20.2 20.0 19.6 19.0 1.3 2.7 J

No. 2-1/2 glass .... 20.2 19.7 19.5 19.1 18.5 1.3 2.7 J

No. 10 ........... 77.0 75.9 75.4 74.6 73.4 2.8 5.9 U

Mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes - fill weight

values (ounces)

No. 2-1/2 ......... 19.3 18.5 18.1 17.5 16.6 2.1 4.4 Q

No. 10 ........... 74.0 72.6 71.8 70.8 69.2 3.7 7.9 Y
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Table III - (Continued)

Container size (metal, Spiced, whole - fill weight values (ounces) Sampling

unless otherwise allowanc

designated) e code

No. 2-1/2, 6 count or less 17.0 15.9 15.4 14.6 13.4 2.8 5.9 U

No. 2-1/2, 7 count or more 17.5 16.4 15.9 15.1 13.9 2.8 5.9 U

No. 10 ............... 70 68.2 67.3 66.0 64.0 4.7 9.8 Cl

Heavy pack halves, sliced, mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes - fill weight values (ounces)

No. 10 ............... 86.0 84.8 84.2 83.4 82.1 3.0 6.4 V

§52.2570 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 in canned clingstone peaches other

than solid-pack clingstone peaches are:

(i) Varietal characteristics.

(ii) Flavor and odor.

(2) Factor not rated by score points in solid-pack clingstone

peaches: Flavor and odor.

(3) 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 and symmetry .

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 peaches are free from objectionable flavors and odors of any kind.
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§52.2571 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).

§52.2572 Color.

(a) General.

(1) The color of canned clingstone peaches other than canned spiced

peaches refers to the predominant and characteristic color on the

surface of whole units, and the outside surfaces of other units, except

the cut surfaces of such units are also considered when adversely

affected by discoloration. Units other than whole on which

the pit cavity is abnormally discolored are considered under the factor

of absence of defects only.

(2) The factor of color for canned spiced peaches is not based on any

detailed requirement and is not scored but the color shall be normal

for canned spiced peaches; the other three factors (uniformity of size

and symmetry, absence of defects, and character as applicable) 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 clingstone peaches that possess a good color

may be given a score of 18 to 20 points. Mixed pieces of irregular sizes and

shapes that score 18 to 20 points shall not be graded above U.S. Grade B,

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

Good color means that the peaches possess a bright color ranging from

yellowish orange to orange yellow; and that there may be present units which

possess reasonably good color as follows:

(1) In the style of halves, quarters, slices, or whole, not more than 10

percent, by count, of the units may possess reasonably good color;

or one unit in a container is permitted to possess reasonably good

color: Provided, that in all containers comprising the sample such

units do not exceed an average of 10 percent of the total number of

units; and
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(2) In the styles of dice or mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes, not

more than 10 percent, by weight, of the drained peaches may possess

reasonably good color.

(c) "B" classification. Canned clingstone peaches that possess a reasonably

good color may be given a score of 16 or 17 points. Mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes that fall into this classification shall not be graded

above U.S. Grade B, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a

partial limiting rule). Reasonably good color means that the canned

clingstone peaches possess a reasonably bright color that may fail to meet

minimum color requirements for Grade A but is equal to or better than light

orangish-yellow; that the units may possess slight discoloration due to

oxidation, pit pigmentation, or other causes which does not more than slightly

affect the appearance or edibility, or both, of the product; and that there may

be present units which possess fairly good color as follows:

(1) In the style of halves, quarters, slices, or whole, not more than 10

percent, by count, of the units may possess fairly good color; or one

unit in a container is permitted to possess fairly good

color: Provided, that in all containers comprising the sample such

units do not exceed an average of 10 percent of the total number of

units; and

(2) In the style of dice or mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes, not

more than 10 percent, by weight, of the drained peaches may possess

fairly good color.

(d) "C," "D," and "C-SP" classification. Canned clingstone peaches and

canned solid-pack clingstone peaches that possess a fairly good color may

be given a score of 14 or 15 points. Canned clingstone peaches or canned

solid-pack clingstone peaches that fall into this classification shall not be

graded above U.S. Grade C or U.S. Grade C Solid-Pack, whichever is

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

rule). Fairly good color means that the peaches possess a color that may

fail to meet minimum color requirements for Grade B, but is equal to or better

than greenish-yellow; that the units may possess slight discoloration due to

oxidation, pit pigmentation or other causes which do not materially affect the

appearance or edibility, or both, of the product; and that the units may

possess other color as follows:
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(1) In the style of halves, quarters, slices, or whole, not more than 10

percent, by count, of the units may fail to meet the minimum color for

Grade C or may be off-color; or one unit in a container is permitted to

possess such color: Provided, that in all containers comprising the

sample such units do not exceed an average of 10 percent of the total

number of units.

(2) In the style of dice or mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes, not

more than 10 percent, by weight, of the drained peaches may consist

of units that fail to meet the minimum color for Grade C or may be

off-color: Provided, that such units do not materially affect the

appearance of the product.

(e) "SStd" and "SStd-SP" classification. Canned clingstone peaches and

canned solid-pack clingstone peaches 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 Substandard or Substandard Solid-Pack, whichever is

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

rule).

§52.2573 Uniformity of size and symmetry.

(a) General. The factor of uniformity of size and symmetry for mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches and all applicable

styles of canned solid-pack clingstone peaches is not based on any detailed

requirements and is not scored; the other three factors (color, absence of

defects, and character, as applicable) are scored and the total is multiplied

by 100 and divided by 80, dropping any fractions to determine the total

score.

(b) Off-suture cuts. Off-suture cut in halved or quartered canned clingstone

peaches means a halved or quartered unit which has been cut at a distance

from the suture greater than three-eighths inch at the widest measurement

from the suture.

(c) Partially detached or detached piece. A partially detached or detached

piece in halved canned clingstone peaches means a unit which has the

appearance of a slice resulting from an off-suture cut or from improper

cutting and which may or may not be attached to the half from which cut. In

determining the applicable allowances in terms of percentage by count, a

partially detached piece together with the half to which it is partially attached

is considered as one unit or a detached piece with the half from which

detached or together with any other half is considered as one unit.
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(d) Partial slice. A partial slice in the style of slices is a unit that has had the

semblance of a slice with respect to thickness and shape but is less than

three-fourths of an apparent full slice and that does not bear marks of

crushing. In determining the allowances in terms of percentage by count,

partial slices aggregating the equivalent of an average size slice shall be

considered as one unit.

(e) Sliver. A sliver in the style of slices is a sector that is substantially smaller

than the general size of slices or that weighs 3 grams or less.

(f) Slab. A slab in the style of slices is a portion of a unit which does not

conform to the shape of a definite slice due to improper cutting.

(g) "A" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, or whole canned

clingstone peaches that are practically uniform in size and symmetry may be

given a score of 18 to 20 points. Practically uniform in size and symmetry

has the following meanings with respect to the following styles of canned

clingstone peaches:

(1) Halves, quarters, and whole. The units are very symmetrical and

the weight of the largest full-size unit does not exceed the weight of

the smallest full-size unit by more than 40 percent; the weight of each

half is not less than three-fifths ounce; the weight of each quarter is

not less than three-tenths ounce; and not more than 10 percent, by

count, of the units in the style of halves or quarters may possess

off-suture cuts or partially detached or detached pieces, or any

combination thereof. One unit in a container is permitted to possess

an off-suture cut or partially detached or detached piece if such unit

exceeds the allowance of 10 percent, by count: Provided, that in all

containers comprising the sample such units do not exceed an

average of 10 percent of the total number of units.

(2) Slices. Not more than a total of 5 percent, by count, of the units may

be partial slices, slivers, and slabs: Provided, that not more than

2-1/2 percent, by count, are slabs; and excluding partial slices,

slivers, and slabs that may be present, the variation in size and

symmetry of the other units does not affect more than slightly the

appearance of the product.

(3) Dice. Not more than 10 percent, by weight, of the drained clingstone

peaches may be units that are more than three-fourths inch in their

greatest edge dimension or are of such size as to pass through a

five-sixteenth inch square opening.
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(h) "B" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, or whole canned

clingstone peaches that are reasonably uniform in size and symmetry may

be given a score of 16 or 17 points. Reasonably uniform in size and

symmetry has the following meanings with respect to the following styles of

canned clingstone peaches.

(1) Halves, quarters, and whole. The units are reasonably symmetrical

and the weight of the largest full-size unit does not exceed the weight

of the smallest full-size unit by more than 60 percent; the weight of

each half is not less than three-fifths ounce; the weight of each

quarter is not less than three-tenths ounce; and not more than 20

percent, by count, of the units in the style of halves or quarters may

possess off-suture cuts or partially detached or detached pieces, or

any combination thereof. One unit in a container is permitted to

possess an off-suture cut or partially detached or detached piece if

such unit exceeds the allowance of 20 percent, by count: Provided,

that in all containers comprising the sample such units do not exceed

an average of 20 percent of the total number of units.

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

be partial slices, slivers, and slabs: Provided, that not more than 5

percent, by count, are slabs; and excluding partial slices, slivers, and

slabs that may be present, the variation in size and symmetry of the

other units does not more than materially affect the appearance of the

product.

(3) Dice. Not more than 15 percent, by weight, of the drained clingstone

peaches may be units that are more than three-fourths inch in their

greatest edge dimension or are of such size as to pass through a

five-sixteenth inch square opening.

(i) "C" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, or whole canned

clingstone peaches that are fairly uniform in size and symmetry may be given

a score of 14 or 15 points. Canned clingstone peaches that fall into this

classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade B, regardless of the total

score for the product (this is a partial limiting rule). Fairly uniform in size

and symmetry has the following meanings with respect to the following

styles of canned clingstone peaches:
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(1) Halves, quarters, and whole. The units may vary in size, thickness,

and symmetry and the weight of the largest full-size unit may be not

more than twice the weight of the smallest full-size unit; the weight of

each half is not less than three-fifths ounce; the weight of each

quarter is not less than three-tenths ounce; and not more than 40

percent, by count, of the units in the style of halves or quarters may

possess off-suture cuts or partially detached or detached pieces, or

any combination thereof: Provided, that the presence of such units

does not give the appearance of canned peaches of Mixed Pieces of

Irregular Sizes and Shapes or canned peaches that are Unevenly

Trimmed.

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

be partial slices, slivers, and slabs: Provided, that not more than 10

percent, by count, are slabs; and excluding partial slices, slivers, and

slabs that may be present, the balance of slices may vary noticeably

in size, thickness and symmetry.

(3) Dice. Not more than 20 percent, by weight, of the drained clingstone

peaches may be units that are more than three-quarters inch in their

greatest edge dimension or are of such size as to pass through a

five-sixteenth inch square opening.

(j) "D" and "SStd" Classification. Canned clingstone peaches of the

applicable styles which fail to meet paragraph (i) of this section may be given

a score of 0 to 13 points and shall not be graded above the following stated

grade, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule):

(1) Halves, quarters, or whole canned clingstone peaches in which the

weight of the largest full-size unit is more than twice the weight of the

smallest full-size unit shall not be graded above U.S. Grade D and are

also Below Standard in Quality - Mixed Sizes.

(2) Halves of canned clingstone peaches in which the weight of any half

is less than three-fifths ounce shall not be graded above U.S. Grade

D and are also Below Standard in Quality - Small Halves.

(3) Quarters of canned clingstone peaches in which the weight of any

quarter is less than three-tenths ounce shall not be graded above

U.S. Grade D and are also Below Standard in Quality - Small

Quarters.

(4) Slices and dice canned clingstone peaches shall not be graded above

U.S. Grade D.
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§52.2574 Absence of defects.

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

from harmless extraneous material (such as stems or leaves and portions

thereof), from pit material, from units that are crushed or broken for the

applicable style, and from any other defects which detract from the

appearance or edibility of the product.

(1) Blemished. Blemished or blemished units means units that are

blemished with scab, hail injury, discoloration, or other abnormality

which affects materially the appearance or edibility, or both, of the

unit.

(2) Crushed or Broken. Crushed or broken means that:

(i) A unit in halves, quarters, or whole style of canned clingstone

peaches is crushed if the unit has definitely lost its normal

shape and bears marks of crushing or is otherwise crushed not

due to ripeness; and

(ii) A unit in halves, quarters, or whole style of canned clingstone

peaches is broken if severed into definite parts; halves of

canned clingstone peaches that are slightly or partially split

from he edge to the pit cavity are not considered

broken. Portions equivalent to a full-size unit that has been

broken are considered as one unit in determining the

percentage by count.

(3) Pit material. Pit material means any whole pit in all styles other than

whole style or any portion of a peach pit, regardless of size, except

when whole peach pits or peach kernels are permitted as seasoning

ingredients in other than whole style.

(b) "A" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, whole, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that are practically

free from defects may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. Mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that score 27 to 30

points shall not be graded above U.S. Grade B regardless of the total score

for the product (this is a partial limiting rule). Practically free from defects

means that the canned clingstone peaches are practically free from pit

material, from harmless extraneous material, and from any defects not

specifically mentioned that affect the appearance or edibility of the product,

and in addition, has the following meanings with respect to the following

styles of canned clingstone peaches:
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(1) Halves, quarters, and whole. Not more than an average of

one-eighth square inch of peel for each pound of total contents may

be present; not more than 5 percent, by count, of the units may be

crushed, or broken; and not more than 5 percent, by count, of the

units may be blemished. One unit in a container is permitted to be

crushed or broken and one unit in a container is permitted to be

blemished if any of such units exceeds the respective allowances of

5 percent by count: Provided, that in all containers comprising the

sample such crushed or broken units do not exceed an average of 5

percent of the total number of units and such blemished units do not

exceed an average of 5 percent of the total number of units.

(2) Sliced. Not more than an average of one-eighth square inch of peel

for each pound of total contents may be present; and not more than

3 percent, by count, of the units may be blemished. One unit in a

container is permitted to be blemished if such unit exceeds the

allowance of 3 percent by count: Provided, that in all containers

comprising the sample such blemished units do not exceed an

average of 3 percent of the total number of units.

(3) Dice. Not more than an average of one-eighth square inch of peel for

each pound of total contents may be present; and not more than 3

percent, by weight, of drained clingstone peaches may consist of units

that are blemished.

(4) Mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes. Not more than an

average of one-eighth square inch of peel for each pound of total

contents may be present; and not more than 1 blemished unit for each

32 ounces of total contents may be present.

(c) "B" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, whole, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that are reasonably

free from defects may be given a score of 24 to 26 points. Canned

clingstone peaches that fall into this classification shall not be graded above

U.S. Grade B regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting

rule). Reasonably free from defects means that the canned clingstone

peaches are practically free from pit material, are reasonably free from

harmless extraneous material and from any defects not specifically

mentioned that affect the appearance or edibility of the product, and in

addition, has the following meanings with respect to the following styles of

canned clingstone peaches:
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(1) Halves, quarters, and whole. Not more than an average of one-half

square inch of peel for each pound of total contents may be present;

not more than 5 percent, by count of the units may be crushed, or

broken; and not more than 10 percent, by count, of the units may be

blemished. One unit in a container is permitted to be crushed or

broken and one unit in a container is permitted to be blemished if any

of such units exceed the respective allowances of 5 percent and 10

percent, by count: Provided, that in all containers comprising the

sample such crushed or broken units do not exceed an average of 5

percent of the total number of units and such blemished units do not

exceed an average of 10 percent of the total number of units.

(2) Sliced. Not more than an average of one-half square inch of peel for

each pound of total contents may be present; and not more than 6

percent by count, of the units may be blemished. One unit in a single

container is permitted to be blemished if such unit exceeds the

allowance of 6 percent, by count: Provided, that in all containers

comprising the sample such blemished units do not exceed an

average of 6 percent of the total number of units.

(3) Dice. Not more than an average of one-half square inch of peel for

each pound of total contents may be present; and not more than 6

percent, by weight, of drained clingstone peaches may consist of units

that are blemished.

(4) Mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes. Not more than an

average of one-half square inch of peel for each pound of total

contents may be present; and not more than 1 blemished unit for each

pound of total contents may be present.

(d) "C" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, whole, or mixed pieces

of irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that are fairly

free from defects may be given a score of 21 to 23 points. Canned

clingstone peaches that fall into this classification shall not be graded above

U.S. Grade C regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting

rule). Fairly free from defects means that the canned clingstone peaches

are practically free from pit material; are fairly free from harmless extraneous

material and from any defects not specifically mentioned that affect the

appearance or edibility of the product; and in addition, has the following

meanings with respect to the following styles of canned clingstone peaches:
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(1) Halves, quarters, and whole. Not more than an average of one

square inch of peel for each pound of total contents may be present;

not more than 5 percent, by count, of the units may be crushed or

broken; and not more than 20 percent, by count, of the units may be

blemished. One unit in a container is permitted to be crushed or

broken and one unit in a container is permitted to be blemished if any

of such units exceed the respective allowances of 5 percent and 20

percent, by count: Provided, that in all containers comprising the

sample such crushed or broken units do not exceed an average of 5

percent of the total number of units and such blemished units do not

exceed an average of 20 percent of the total number of units.

(2) Slices, dice, and mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes. Not

more than an average of one square inch of peel for each pound of

total contents may be present; and not more than 20 percent, by

count, of the units may be blemished.

(e) "D" classification. Canned clingstone peaches of any style which fail to

meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section but which meet the

requirements of this paragraph may be given a score of 0 to 20 points and

shall not be graded above U.S. Grade D, regardless of the total score for the

product (this is a limiting rule). Halves, quarters, or whole canned

clingstone peaches that are thereby U.S. Grade D may also be Below

Standard in Quality -- Blemished or Partly Crushed or Broken or

Unevenly Trimmed, or combinations thereof. Canned clingstone peaches

of U.S. Grade D with respect to absence of defects are practically free from

pit material, are fairly free from harmless extraneous material and from any

defects not specifically mentioned that affect materially the appearance or

edibility of the product, and in addition:

(1) Not more than an average of one square inch of peel for each pound

of total contents may be present;

(2) In the style of halves, quarters, or whole, any amount of crushed or

broken units may be present; and

(3) Not more than 20 percent, by count, of the units may be

blemished. One unit in a container is permitted to be blemished if

such unit exceeds the allowance of 20 percent, by count: Provided,

that in all containers comprising the sample such blemished units do

not exceed an average of 20 percent of the total number of units.
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(f) "SStd" classification. Canned clingstone peaches that fail to meet the

applicable requirements of paragraph (e) of this section may be given a

score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above the following stated

grades, as applicable, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a

limiting rule).

(1) Halves, quarters, or whole canned clingstone peaches shall not be

graded above Substandard and may also be Below Standard in

Quality for the applicable reasons:

(i) Not well peeled;

(ii) Partly crushed or broken;

(iii) Unevenly trimmed;

(iv) Blemished.

(2) Slices, dice, or mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of

canned clingstone peaches shall not be graded above Substandard

and may also be Below Standard in Quality for the applicable

reasons:

(i) Not well peeled;

(ii) Blemished.

(g) "C-SP" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned solid-pack clingstone peaches that are

fairly free from defects for canned solid-pack clingstone peaches may be

given a score of 21 to 23 points. Canned solid-pack clingstone peaches

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

Solid-Pack, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting

rule). Fairly free from defects for canned `solid-pack' clingstone

peaches means that the canned solid-pack clingstone peaches are

practically free from pit material, are fairly free from harmless extraneous

material and from any defects not specifically mentioned that affect the

appearance or edibility of the product, and in addition, there may be present:

(1) Not more than an average of one square inch of peel for each pound

of total contents; and

(2) Not more than 2 blemished units for each pound of total contents.
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(h) "SStd-SP" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned solid-pack clingstone peaches that fail

to meet the requirements of paragraph (g) of this section may be given a

score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above Substandard

Solid-Pack, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting

rule).

§52.2575 Character.

(a) General. The factor of character refers to the degree of ripeness, the

texture, and tenderness of the product.

(b) "A" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, whole, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that possess a

good character may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. Mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that score 27 to 30

points shall not be graded above U.S. Grade B regardless of the total score

for the product (this is a partial limiting rule). Good character has the

following meanings with respect to the various styles of canned clingstone

peaches:

(1) Halves, quarters, slices, and mixed pieces of irregular sizes and

shapes. The units are pliable and possess a tender, fleshy texture

typical of mature, well-ripened, properly prepared, and properly

processed canned clingstone peaches; the units are intact and

possess reasonably well-defined edges; and not more than 10

percent, by count, of the units may possess a reasonably good

character. One unit in a container is permitted to possess a

reasonably good character if such unit exceeds the allowance of 10

percent, by count: Provided, that the appearance or eating quality,

or both, is not more than slightly affected by the character of such

unit.

(2) Dice. The product generally possesses a texture typical of mature,

well-ripened, properly prepared, and properly processed canned

clingstone peaches; not more than 3 percent, by weight, of the

drained clingstone peaches may be excessively frayed or mushy; and

the product is otherwise reasonably free from crushed units.

(3) Whole. The units possess a tender texture typical of mature,

well-ripened, properly prepared, and properly processed canned

clingstone peaches; the units are uniformly intact and firm; and not

more than 10 percent, by count, of the units may possess a

reasonably good character.
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One unit in a container is permitted to possess a reasonably good

character if such unit exceeds the allowance of 10 percent, by

count: Provided, that the appearance or eating quality, or both, is not

more than slightly affected by the character of such unit.

(c) "B" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, whole, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that possess a

reasonably good character may be given a score of 24 to 26 points. Mixed

pieces of irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that fall

into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade B, regardless

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

good character has the following meanings with respect to the following

styles of canned clingstone peaches:

(1) Halves, quarters, slices, and mixed pieces of irregular sizes and

shapes. The units possess a texture typical of mature, properly

ripened, properly prepared, and properly processed canned

clingstone peaches; the texture is reasonably fleshy, and the units are

reasonably tender or the tenderness may be variable within the unit;

the units are reasonably intact with not more than slightly frayed

edges and may be slightly firm or slightly soft but are not mushy; and

not more than 10 percent, by count, of the units may possess a fairly

good character. One unit in a container is permitted to possess such

fairly good character if such unit exceeds the allowance of 10 percent,

by count: Provided, that the appearance or eating quality, or both, is

not affected materially by the character of such unit.

(2) Dice. The product generally possesses a texture typical of mature,

properly ripened, properly prepared, and properly processed canned

clingstone peaches; not more than 5 percent by weight, of the drained

clingstone peaches may be excessively frayed or mushy; and the

product is otherwise reasonably free from crushed units.

(3) Whole. The units possess a texture typical of mature, properly

ripened, properly prepared, and properly processed canned

clingstone peaches; the units are reasonably tender or the tenderness

may be variable within the unit; the units may be slightly firm or

slightly soft but are not mushy; and not more than 10 percent by count

of the units may possess a fairly good character, except for mushy or

not tender units. One unit in a container is permitted to possess

such fairly good character if such unit exceeds the allowance of 10

percent, by count: Provided, that the appearance or eating quality, or

both, is not affected materially by the character of such unit.
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(d) "C" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, whole, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that possess a

fairly good character may be given a score of 21 to 23 points Canned

clingstone peaches that fall into this classification shall not be graded above

U.S. Grade C regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting

rule). Fairly good character has the following meanings with respect to the

following styles of canned clingstone peaches:

(1) Halves, quarters, slices, and mixed pieces of irregular sizes and

shapes. The units possess a texture typical of mature, properly

prepared, and properly processed canned clingstone peaches which

may be variable in fleshiness but the texture is fairly fleshy; the units

may be lacking uniformity of tenderness; the units may be frayed but

not excessively frayed or may be soft; and not more than 10 percent,

by weight, of the drained clingstone peaches may be mushy or units

that are so firm as to be not tender.

(2) Dice. The product generally possesses a texture typical of mature,

properly prepared, and properly processed canned clingstone

peaches; not more than 10 percent, by weight, of the drained

clingstone peaches may be excessively frayed or mushy or are so firm

as to be not tender and the product is otherwise fairly free from

crushed units.

(3) Whole. The units possess a texture typical of mature, properly

prepared, and properly processed canned clingstone peaches which

may be variable; the units may be lacking uniformity of tenderness;

the units may be markedly firm or markedly ragged or soft; and not

more than 10 percent, by count, of the units may be mushy or so firm

as to be not tender. One unit in a container is permitted to be mushy

or not tender if such unit exceeds the allowance of 10 percent, by

count: Provided, that in all containers comprising the sample, such

units do not exceed an average of 10 percent of the total number of

units.

(e) "D" classification.Canned clingstone peaches of any style that meet the

requirements of paragraph (d) of this section with respect to units that are so

firm as to be not tender but which otherwise possess a noticeably variable

texture with not more than 25 percent, by weight, of the drained canned

clingstone peaches that consist of mushy fruit may be given a score of 0 to

20 points and shall not be graded above U.S. Grade D, regardless of the

total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).
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(f) "SStd" classification. Canned clingstone peaches of any style that fail to

meet the applicable requirements of paragraph (d) or (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). Halves, quarters, slices, dice, whole, or mixed pieces of irregular sizes

and shapes of canned clingstone peaches that are not tender are also

Below Standard in Quality--Not Tender.

(g) "C-SP" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned solid-pack clingstone peaches that

possess a fairly good character for canned solid-pack clingstone peaches

may be given a score of 21 to 23 points. Canned solid-pack clingstone

peaches that fall into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade

C Solid-Pack regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting

rule). Fairly good character for canned `solid-pack' clingstone peaches

means the product generally possesses a texture of properly prepared and

properly processed solid-pack clingstone peaches which may be variable

in tenderness, may be soft, or may consist of fairly firm units.

(h) "SStd-SP" classification. Halves, quarters, slices, dice, or mixed pieces of

irregular sizes and shapes of canned solid-pack clingstone peaches that fail

to meet the requirements of paragraph (g) of this section may be given a

score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above Substandard

Solid-Pack, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting

rule).

§52.2576 Ascertaining the grade of a lot.

The grade of a lot of canned clingstone peaches 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 Food Products (7 CFR 52.1 through 52.83).

Done at Washington, DC., on: June 26, 1985 

/s/

William T. Manley

Deputy Administrator

Marketing Programs