---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 58.654"
title: "7"
number: "58.654"
heading: "Physical requirements for sherbet."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/58.654"
---

# §58.654. Physical requirements for sherbet.

- (a) **Flavor.** The flavor of the finished sherbet shall be pleasing and desirable and characteristic of the particular flavoring used and shall impart a sweet yet tart sensation.
- (b) **Body and texture.** The body shall be firm, compact, somwhat chewy and readily melt to an even syrupy consistency at room temperatures; the texture shall be smooth but not as fine as in ice cream and shall be even throughout.
- (c) **Color.** The color shall be attractive, pleasing, uniform and characteristic of the flavor represented.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 40 FR 47911, Oct. 10, 1975, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.

### Source

Source: 23 FR 9410, Dec. 5, 1958, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.