§51.1150. U.S. No. 3.
7 C.F.R. § 51.1150
“U.S. No. 3” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements:
Basic requirements—
Mature;
Misshapen;
Poorly colored;
Rough texture, not seriously lumpy;
Similar varietal characteristics; and
Slightly spongy.
Free from—
Decay;
Unhealed skin breaks; and
Wormy fruit.
Free from very serious damage caused by—
Ammoniation;
Bruises;
Buckskin;
Caked melanose;
Creasing;
Disease;
Dryness or mushy condition;
Hail;
Insects;
Riciness or woodiness;
Scab;
Scale;
Scars;
Skin breakdown;
Split navels;
Sprayburn;
Sunburn; and
Other means.
For tolerances see § 51.1151.
Internal quality— Lots meeting the internal requirements for “U.S. Grade AA Juice (Double A)” or “U.S. Grade A Juice” may be so specified in connection with the grade. (See §§ 51.1176-51.1179.)
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 61 FR 20708, May 8, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.