Grades of Canned Field Peas and Canned Black-Eye Peas
- U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy is the quality of canned peas that possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a normal flavor and odor; that are fairly young; that are practically free from defects; that possess at least a fairly good color; and that scores not less than 85 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
- U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard is the quality of canned peas that possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a normal flavor and odor; that possess a fairly good color; that are nearly mature; that are fairly free from defects; and that scores not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
- U.S. Grade D or Substandard is the quality of canned peas that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard.
Inspection Aid
Headspace Gauge
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Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Field Peas and Canned Black-Eye Peas (pdf)
- Inspection Instructions for Canned Field Peas and Canned Black-Eye Peas (pdf)
- 21 CFR § 155.200 - Certain other Canned Vegetables (pdf)
- AOAC Official Method 945.81 Weevils in Beans and Peas
- Certification Manual
- Condition of Container Manual
- FDA MPM:V-11 G. Method for Peas and Beans (Canned, Frozen, and Dried) (V-104)
- FDA Food Defect Action Levels
- Foreign Material Manual
- General Procedures Manual
- Safety Manual
- Sampling Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC 364-51 Score Sheet for Canned Field Peas and Canned Black-Eye Peas
- Technical Procedures Manual
- U.S. Standards for Determination of Fill Weights
- U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables