Grades of Canned Kadota Figs
- U.S. Grades A (or U.S. Fancy) is the quality of canned Kadota figs of Style I, Whole, that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal flavor and odor, that possess a good color; that are practically uniform in size for Style I, Whole, figs; that are practically free from defects, that possess a good character, and that for those factors which are scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score is not less than 90 points: Provided, that Style I, Whole figs may be reasonably uniform or fairly uniform in size; and may possess a reasonably good character,if the total score is not less than 90 points.
- U.S. Grade B (or U.S. Choice) is the quality of canned Kadota figs of Style I, Whole, that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal flavor and odor, that possess a reasonably good color; that are reasonably uniform in size for Style I, Whole, figs; that are reasonably free from defects, that possess a reasonably good character, and that for those factors which are scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score is not less than 80 points: Provided, that Style I, Whole figs may be fairly uniform in size if the total score is not less than 80 points.
- U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard is the quality of canned Kadota figs of any style that possess similar varietal characteristics, that possess a normal flavor and odor, that possess a fairly good color; that are fairly uniform in size for Style I, Whole, figs; that are fairly free from defects, that possess a fairly good character, and that for those factors which are scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score is not less than 70 points: Provided, that Style I, Whole figs may be fairly uniform in size if the total score is not less than 70 points.
- Substandard is the quality of canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the requirements of U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard.
Inspection Aid
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Kadota Figs (pdf)
- 21 CFR § 145.130 - Canned figs
- 21 CFR § 145.131 - Artificially sweetened canned figs
- Certification Manual (pdf)
- Condition of Container Manual (pdf)
- Foreign Material Manual (pdf)
- General Procedures Manual (pdf)
- Safety Manual (pdf)
- Sampling Manual (pdf)
- Sanitation Manual (pdf)
- SC-364-20E Score Sheet for Canned Kadota Figs
- Technical Procedures Manual (pdf)
- U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables (pdf)
- U.S. Standards for Determination by Fill Weights (pdf)
- FDA Food Defect Action Levels