§ 51.1150 - U.S. No. 3.

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“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.)