Frozen Okra Grades and Standards

Grades of Frozen Okra

  1. U.S. Grade A is the quality of frozen okra that:
    1. Meets the following prerequisites in which the okra:
      1. Have similar varietal characteristics;
      2. Have a good flavor and odor;
      3. Have a good appearance; and
      4. Is free of sand, grit, or silt.
    2. Is within the limits for defects as specified in ' 52.1516, as applicable for the style.
  2. U.S. Grade B is the quality of frozen okra that:
    1. Meets the following prerequisites in which the okra:
      1. Have similar varietal characteristics;
      2. Have a reasonably good flavor and odor;
      3. Have a reasonably good appearance; and
      4. May have a trace amount of sand, grit, or silt.
    2. Is within the limits for defects as specified in ' 52.1516, as applicable for the style.
  3. Substandard (Sstd) is the quality of frozen okra that fails the requirements of U.S. Grade B.

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