§ 51.750 - U.S. Fancy.

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“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.