Grades of Horseradish Root
- U.S. Fancy consists of horseradish roots which are firm, well trimmed, well shaped, fairly smooth, free from decay and hollow heart, and free from damage caused by dirt, sunburn, cuts, cracks, internal discoloration, mold, freezing, insects, mechanical or other means. Each root shall have good head formation. (See §51.3904.)
a. Size. The roots shall be not less than 8 inches in length when the diameter is 1-1/2 inches or more: Provided, That if the length is greater than 8 inches, the diameter may be 1/16 inch less for each additional half inch in length, but no root shall be less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter. (See §51.3904.)
- U.S. No. 1 consists of horseradish roots which are firm, well trimmed, fairly well shaped, not excessively rough, and which are free from decay and hollow heart, and free from damage caused by dirt, sunburn, cuts, cracks, internal discoloration, mold, freezing, insects, mechanical or other means. Each root shall have fairly good head formation. (See §51.3904.)
a. Size. The roots shall be not less than 6 inches in length when the diameter is 1-1/4 inches or more: Provided, That if the length is greater than 6 inches, the diameter may be 1/16 inch less for each additional half inch of length, but no root shall be less than 1 inch in diameter. (See §51.3904.)
- U.S. No. 2 consists of horseradish roots which are firm, well trimmed, free from decay and hollow heart, and free from serious damage caused by dirt, sunburn, cuts, cracks, internal discoloration, mold, freezing, insects, mechanical or other means. (See §51.3904.)
a. Size. The roots shall be not less than 4 inches in length and not less than 1/2 inch in diameter. (See §51.3904.)