Grades of Canned Orange Juice
- U.S. Grade A is the quality of orange juice that meets the applicable requirements of Tables I – VIII
- U.S. Grade B is the quality of orange juice that meets the applicable requirements of Tables I – VIII
- Substandard is the quality of orange juice that fails to meet the requirements for Grade B.
Inspection Aid
- Headspace Gauge
- Color Standards for Canned Orange Juice
See How to Purchase Inspection Aids for more details.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Orange Juice (pdf)
- 21 CFR § 146.141 - Canned Orange Juice (pdf)
- A-492 Fortification of Standardized Juices
- AOAC Official Method 970.72 Filth in Citrus and Pineapple Juices (Canned)
- AOAC Official Method 970.75 Mold in Citrus and Pineapple Juices (Canned)
- Certification Manual
- Condition of Container Manual
- Domestic Origin Verification (DOV) Program Manual
- FDA Food Defect Action Levels
- Foreign Material Manual
- General Procedures Manual
- Safety Manual
- Sampling Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC 364-44 Score Sheet for Canned Orange Juice
- Technical Procedures Manual
- U.S. Standards for Determination of Fill Weights
- U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables
- USDA Purchases Manual