Canned Peas Grades and Standards

Grades of Canned Peas

  1. U.S. Grade A is the quality of canned peas that:
    • Meets the following prerequisites in Table II of Section 52.2288 in which the canned peas:
    1. ​Have similar varietal characteristics;
    2. Have a good appearance;
    3. Have not more than one (1) percent, by count, blond peas;
    4. Have a good liquor; and
    5. Have a good flavor and odor.
    6. Is within the limits for defects as specified in Tables III, IV, and V of Section 52.2288, as applicable.
  2. U.S. Grade B is the quality of canned peas that:
    • Meets the following prerequisites in Table II of Section 52.2288 in which the canned peas:
    1. ​Have similar varietal characteristics;
    2. Have a good appearance;
    3. Have not more than one and one-half (1.5) percent, by count, blond peas;
    4. Have a good liquor; and
    5. Have a good flavor and odor.
    • ​Is within the limits for defects as specified in Tables III, IV, and V of Section 52.2288, as applicable.
  3. U.S. Grade C is the quality of canned peas that:
    • ​Meets the following prerequisites in Table II of Section 52.2288 in which the canned peas:
    1. ​Have similar varietal characteristics;
    2. Have a reasonably good appearance;
    3. Have not more than two (2) percent, by count, blond peas;
    4. Have a reasonably good liquor; and
    5. Have reasonably good flavor and odor.
    • ​Is within the limits for defects as specified in Tables III, IV, and V of Section 52.2288, as applicable.
  4. Substandard is the quality of canned peas that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.

Inspection Aid

  • Headspace Gauge
  • Universal Sizer IA#106
  • USDA Pea Sizer IA#107

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