7 CFR §51.1141

1. (a)Basic requirements:
   1. (1)Discoloration: Not more than one-tenth of the surface, in the aggregate, may be affected by discoloration. (See § 51.1161.);
   2. (2)Firm;
   3. (3)Mature;
   4. (4)Similar varietal characteristics;
   5. (5)Smooth texture;
   6. (6)Well colored; and,
   7. (7)Well formed.
2. (b)Free from:
   1. (1)Ammoniation;
   2. (2)Buckskin;
   3. (3)Caked melanose;
   4. (4)Creasing;
   5. (5)Decay;
   6. (6)Scab;
   7. (7)Split navels;
   8. (8)Sprayburn;
   9. (9)Undeveloped segments;
   10. (10)Unhealed skin breaks; and,
   11. (11)Wormy fruit.
3. (c)Free from injury caused by:
   1. (1)Bruises;
   2. (2)Green spots;
   3. (3)Oil spots;
   4. (4)Rough, wide or protruding navels;
   5. (5)Scale;
   6. (6)Scars;
   7. (7)Skin breakdown; and,
   8. (8)Thorn scratches.
4. (d)Free from damage caused by:
   1. (1)Dirt or other foreign material;
   2. (2)Disease;
   3. (3)Dryness or mushy condition;
   4. (4)Hail;
   5. (5)Insects;
   6. (6)Riciness or woodiness;
   7. (7)Sunburn; and,
   8. (8)Other means.
5. (e)For tolerances see § 51.1151.
6. (f)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.)