U.S. No. 1 consists of shelled lima beans of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly tender, have a green color and which are free from decay and from injury caused by discoloration, shriveling, sunscald, heating, freezing, disease, insects, or other means.
U.S. No. 2 consists of shelled lima beans which are free from decay, and from damage caused by discoloration, shriveling, sunscald, heating, freezing, disease, insects, or other means.
Visual Aids
Official Visual Aids are available for Purchase. See How to Purchase Visual Aids for more details.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Fresh Shelled Lima Beans for Processing (pdf)
- Fresh Shelled Lima Beans for Processing Inspection Instructions (pdf)
- Unofficial Lima Bean Visual Aid (pdf)