Grades of Frozen Cranberries
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U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy is the quality of frozen cranberries that:
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Possess a good color;
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Are practically free from defects;
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Possess a good character;
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Possess a normal flavor and odor;
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Are of similar varietal characteristics;
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Have no grit or silt present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product; and
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Score not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
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Frozen cranberries of this grade may contain not more than 5 percent, by count, of berries that are less than thirteen thirty-seconds of an inch in diameter.
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U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice is the quality of frozen cranberries that:
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Possess a reasonably good color;
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Are reasonably free from defects;
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Possess a reasonably good character;
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Possess a normal flavor and odor;
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Are of similar varietal characteristics;
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Have no grit or silt present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product; and
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Score not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
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Frozen cranberries of this grade may contain not more than 5 percent, by count, of berries that are less than nine thirty-seconds of an inch in diameter.
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U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard is the quality of frozen cranberries that:
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Possess a fairly good color;
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Are fairly free from defects;
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Possess a fairly good character;
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Possess a normal flavor and odor;
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Have not more than a trace of grit or silt present that slightly affects the appearance or edibility of the product; and
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Score not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
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Substandard is the quality of frozen cranberries that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.