The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published criteria for grading apple juice.
Types of apple juice:
(1) fresh
(2) processed
(3) frozen concentrate
Grades of frozen concentrate apple juice:
(1) Grade A (Fancy)
(2) Grade B (Choice)
(3) substandard
Determination of grade depends on
(1) color and clarity (from 0 to 20)
(2) number of defects (from 0 to 20)
(3) flavor and aroma (from 0 to 60)
(4) overall score (from 0 to 100)
Grade A apple juice has:
(1) a good color and clarity
(2) practically free of defects
(3) very good flavor and aroma
(4) overall score >= 90
The method of preservation does not affect grade but may be important to some consumers. Methods of preservation include refrigeration or freezing, pasteurization and/or chemical additives.
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