“U.S. Fancy” consists of grapefruit which meet the following requirements:
Basic requirements:
Discoloration: Not more than one-tenth of the surface, in the aggregate, may be affected by discoloration. (See § 51.770.);
Firm;
Mature;
Similar varietal characteristics;
Smooth texture;
Well colored; and,
Well formed.
Free from:
Ammoniation;
Buckskin;
Caked melanose;
Decay;
Scab;
Sprayburn;
Unhealed skin breaks; and,
Wormy fruit.
Free from injury caused by:
Bruises;
Green spots;
Oil spots;
Scale;
Scars;
Skin breakdown; and,
Thorn scratches.
Free from damage caused by:
Dirt or other foreign material;
Disease;
Dryness or mushy condition;
Hail;
Insects;
Sprouting;
Sunburn; and,
Other means.
For tolerances see § 51.760.