Grades of Frozen Field Peas and Frozen Black Eye Peas
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U.S. Grade A is the quality of frozen peas that:
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Meets the following prerequisites:
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Has a good appearance;
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Has a good flavor and odor;
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Is practically free from grit;
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Has a good character;
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Weight of broken peas does not exceed 0.25 ounce (7.1 grams) for "White Acre" peas and does not exceed 0.5 ounce (14.2 grams) for all other types; and
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Is within the limits for defects as classified in Table I and specified in Tables II and III.
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U.S. Grade B is the quality of frozen peas that:
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Meets the following prerequisites:
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Has a reasonably good appearance;
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Has a reasonably good flavor and odor;
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Is practically free from grit;
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Has a reasonably good character;
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Weight of broken peas does not exceed 0.5 ounce (14.2 grams) for "White Acre" peas and 1 ounce (28.35 grams) for all other types; and
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Is within the limits for defects as classified in Table I and specified in Tables II and III.
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Substandard is the quality of frozen peas that fail to meet the requirements for U.S. Grade B.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Frozen Field Peas and Frozen Black Eye Peas (pdf)
- AOAC Official Method 945.81 Weevils in Beans and Peas
- Certification Manual
- Condition of Container Manual
- FDA Food Defect Action Levels
- General Procedures Manual
- Safety Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC-364-166 Score Sheet for Frozen Field Peas and Frozen Black Eye Peas
- Technical Procedures Manual