Table 1 to § 52.1846 -Allowances for Defects in Type I, Seedless Raisins and Type II, Golden Seedless Raisins
Defects | U.S. Grade A | U.S. Grade B | U.S. Grade C |
Maximum count (per 96 ounces) | |||
Pieces of stem | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Maximum count (per 16 ounces) | |||
Capstems | 10 | 15 | 20 |
Maximum (percent by weight) | |||
Sugared | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Discolored, damaged or moldy raisins | 4 | 6 | 9 |
Provided these limits are not exceeded: | |||
Damaged | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Moldy | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Total | |||
Substandard development and undeveloped: | |||
Selected size | 1 | 11/2 | 2 |
Mixed size | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Small size | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Appearance or edibility of product |
Slightly discolored or damaged by fermentation or any other defect not described above | May not be affected | May not be more than slightly affected | May not be materially affected. |
Grit, sand, or silt | None of any consequence may be present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product | Not more than a trace may be present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product. |
7 C.F.R. §52.1846