Frozen Squash (Summer) Grades and Standards

Grades of Frozen Squash (Summer)

1. U.S. Grade A is the quality of frozen squash that possesses similar varietal characteristics; that possesses a good flavor and odor; that possesses a good color; that is practically free from defects; that possesses a good character; and that scores not less than 85 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
2. U.S. Grade B is the quality of frozen squash that possesses similar varietal characteristics; that possesses a reasonably good flavor and odor; that possesses a reasonably good color; that is reasonably free from defects; that possesses a reasonably good character; and that scores not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
3. Substandard is the quality of frozen squash that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B.

Photo Guide

• PG-5 - Photo Guides for Frozen Squash (Summer Type) Illustrating Color Defects Character

This photo guide is no longer available but is still applicable.

Detailed Standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:

• U.S. Grade Standards for Frozen Squash (Summer) (pdf)
• Inspection Instructions for Frozen Squash (Summer Type) (pdf)
• Certification Manual
• Condition of Container Manual
• Foreign Material Manual (pdf)
• General Processed Procedures Manual(pdf)
• Safety Manual
• Sampling Manual
• Sanitation Manual
• SC-364-114 Score Sheet for Frozen Squash (Summer Type)
• Technical Procedures Manual