Canned Grapefruit and Orange Juice

Grades of Canned Grapefruit and Orange Juice

  1. U.S. Grade A (or U.S. Fancy) is the quality of grapefruit juice and orange juice that:
    1. Shows no coagulation;
    2. Has a good color;
    3. Is practically free from defects;
    4. Has a good flavor; and
    5. Scores not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
  2. U.S. Grade B (or U.S. Choice) is the quality of grapefruit juice and orange juice that:
    1. May show only a slight coagulation;
    2. Has a reasonably good color;
    3. Is reasonably free from defects;
    4. Has a reasonably good flavor; and
    5. Scores not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
  3. Substandard is the quality of grapefruit juice and orange juice that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B. 

Inspection Aid

  • IA #30A Area Measurement Guide, 8 x 10 in English Units
  • IA #30B Area Measurement Guide

Headspace Gauge

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