Grades of Frozen Sweet Cherries
- U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy is the quality of frozen sweet cherries that possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a normal flavor; that possess good color; that possess a good appearance with respect to size and symmetry; that are practically free from defects; that possess a good character; and that for those factors which are rated in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart, the total score is not less than 85 points: Provided, That frozen sweet cherries may have a reasonably good appearance with respect to size and symmetry, if the total score is not less than 85 points.
- U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice is the quality of frozen sweet cherries that possess similar varietal characteristics; that possess a normal flavor; that possess a reasonably good color; that possess a reasonably good appearance with respect to size and symmetry; that are reasonably free from defects; that possess a reasonably good character; and that for those factors which are rated in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart, the total score is not less than 70 points: Provided, That frozen sweet cherries may vary in size and symmetry, if the total score is not less than 70 points.
- Substandard is the quality of frozen sweet cherries that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B or U.S. Choice.
Inspection Aid
- Inspection Aid 11 Drained Weight for Frozen Sweet Cherries
See How to Purchase Inspection Aids (pdf) for more details.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Frozen Sweet Cherries (pdf)
- Inspection Aid 11 Drained Weight for Frozen Sweet Cherries (pdf)
- Certification Manual
- Condition of Container Manual
- Foreign Material Manual
- General Procedures Manual
- Safety Manual
- Sampling Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC-364-96 Score Sheet for Frozen Sweet Cherries
- Technical Procedures Manual