Grades of Peaches for Canning, Freezing or Pulping
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U.S. No. 1 consists of fresh freestone peaches of similar varietal characteristics which are mature, fairly well formed, firm, firm ripe, or ripe, but not hard or soft; which are free from decay, worms, worm holes, and split pits, and free from damage caused by scab, bacterial spot, other disease, insects, bruises, or other means. Ground color shall not be greener than yellowish-green.
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U.S. No. 2 consists of fresh freestone peaches of similar varietal characteristics which are mature, not badly misshapen, which may be firm, firm ripe, or ripe, but not hard or soft; and are free from decay, worms, worm holes, and from serious damage by split pits, scab, bacterial spot,other disease, insects, bruises, or other means. Ground color shall not be greener than yellowish-green.
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U.S. No. 3 consists of fresh freestone peaches which meet the requirements of the U.S. No. 2 grade except that there is no requirement for shape and peaches may be hard.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Peaches for Canning, Freezing or Pulping (pdf)
- Inspection Instructions for Peaches for Canning, Freezing or Pulping (pdf)