- U.S. Grade A is the quality of frozen Brussels sprouts that:
- Meets the following prerequisites in which the sprouts:
- Have similar varietal characteristics;
- Have a normal flavor and odor;
- Have a good overall brightness;
- Are free from grit or silt that affect the appearance or eating quality; and
- Have loose leaves and loose small pieces that may slightly affect the appearance or eating quality.
- Is within the limits for defects as classified in Tables I and II and specified in Tables III and IV, as applicable.
- Meets the following prerequisites in which the sprouts:
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U.S. Grade B is the quality of frozen Brussels sprouts that:
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Meets the following prerequisites in which the sprouts:
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Have similar varietal characteristics;
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Have a normal flavor and odor;
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Have a reasonably good overall brightness;
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Are free from grit or silt that affect the appearance or eating quality; and
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Have loose leaves and loose small pieces that may materially affect the appearance or eating quality.
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Is within the limits for defects as classified in Tables I and II and specified in Tables III and IV, as applicable.
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U.S. Grade C is the quality of frozen Brussels sprouts that:
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Meets the following prerequisites in which the sprouts:
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Have similar varietal characteristics;
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Have a normal flavor and odor;
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Have a fairly good overall brightness;
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Have no more than a slight trace of grit or silt; and
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Have loose leaves and loose small pieces that may seriously affect the appearance or eating quality.
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Is within the limits for defects as classified in Tables I and II and specified in Tables III and IV, as applicable.
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Substandard is the quality of frozen Brussels sprouts that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Frozen Brussels Sprouts (pdf)
- Grading Manual for Frozen Brussels Sprouts (pdf)
- Certification Manual
- Condition of Container Manual
- FDA Food Defect Action Levels
- Foreign Material Manual
- General Procedures Manual
- Safety Manual
- Sampling Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC-364-92 Score Sheet for Frozen Brussel Sprouts
- Technical Procedures Manual