§ 51.1148 - U.S. No. 2.

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“U.S. No. 2” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements:

Basic requirements:

Discoloration: Not more than one-half of the surface, in the aggregate, may be affected by discoloration. (See § 51.1161.)

Fairly firm;

Mature;

Reasonably well colored;

Similar varietal characteristics;

Not more than slightly misshapen; and

Not more than slightly rough texture.

Free from:

Decay;

Unhealed skin breaks; and

Wormy fruit.

Free from serious damage caused by:

Ammoniation;

Bruises;

Buckskin;

Caked melanose;

Creasing;

Dirt or other foreign material;

Disease;

Dryness or mushy condition;

Green spots;

Hail;

Insects;

Oil spots;

Riciness or woodiness;

Scab;

Scale;

Scars;

Skin breakdown;

Split, rough or protruding navels;

Sprayburn;

Sunburn;

Thorn scratches; 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.)