Grapes for Processing and Freezing Grades and Standards

Grades of Grapes for Processing and Freezing
  1. U.S. Grade No. 1 consists of grapes and juice which meet the following requirements:
    1. Basic requirements:
      1. Mature; and,
      2. Similar varietal characteristics.
    2. Free from:
      1. Decay;
      2. Visible mold;
      3. Immature berries;
      4. Sunburn;
      5. Freezing;
      6. Attached insects or insect injury; and,
      7. Foreign material.
    3. c. Free from damage by any cause. (See §51.2159.)
    4. For tolerances, see §51.2153.
  2. U.S. No. 2 consists of grapes and juice which meet the requirements of the U.S. No. 1 grade except:
    1. Berries shall be at least fairly well matured; and,
    2. Increased tolerances for defects and foreign material. (See §51.2153.)
      1. percent may be permitted for berries affected by mold or decay, and not more than 2 percent for dried berries or those affected by berry moth. 
 
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