Frozen Concentrated Apple Juice Grades and Standards

Grades of Frozen Concentrated Apple Juice

  1. U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy is the quality of frozen concentrated apple juice which, when reconstituted according to §52.6325 (b), has the following attributes:

a.    Good color and clarity;
b.    Is practically free from defects;
c.    Very good flavor and aroma; and
d.    Scores not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

  1. U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice is the quality of frozen concentrated apple juice which, when reconstituted according to §52.6325 (b), has at least the following attributes:

a.    reasonably good color and clarity;
b.    Is reasonably free from defects;
c.    Good flavor and aroma; and
d.    Scores not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

  1. Substandard is the quality of frozen concentrated apple juice that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B.

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