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United States Standards

for Grades of 

Canned Carrots

Effective January 20, 2017
This issue of the United States Standards for Grades of Canned Carrots 

(81 FR 93572) supersedes the previous issue which has been in effect since 

August 3, 1998.

Voluntary U.S. grade standards are issued under the authority of the Agricultural 

Marketing Act of 1946, which provides for the development of official U.S. grades to 

designate different levels of quality. These grade standards are available for use by 

producers, suppliers, buyers, and consumers. As in the case of other standards for 

grades of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops these 

standards are designed to facilitate orderly marketing by providing a convenient 

basis for buying and selling, for establishing quality control programs, and for 

determining loan values.

The U.S. grade standards and inspection instructions for all fresh and processed fruits,

vegetables, and specialty crops are available on the internet and upon request at the 

address below. These documents provide detailed interpretations of the grade standards 

and provide step-by-step procedures for grading the product.

Grade standards are issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after careful 

consideration of all data and views submitted during rulemaking. The Department 

welcomes suggestions for improving the standards in future revisions. Comments may be 

submitted to, and copies of standards and inspection instructions obtained from:

Director, Specialty Crops Inspection Division

Specialty Crops Program,

USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service

1400 Independence Avenue, SW, STOP 0240

Washington, D.C. 20250

__________________________________________________________________________

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627. 

Note: Compliance with the provisions of these standards shall not excuse failure to 

comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or 

with applicable State laws and regulations.

Non-Discrimination Policy: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights 

regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA 

programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender 

expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, 

political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all 

bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, 

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or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence 

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opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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United States Standards for Grades of Canned Carrots

Section Page No.

Identity, Styles, and Grades ......................................................................................... 2

§52.671 Identity. ........................................................................................................... 2

§52.672 Styles of canned carrots. ................................................................................ 2

§52.673 Grades of canned carrots. .............................................................................. 2

Fill of Container and Drained Weights ........................................................................ 3

§52.674 Recommended fill of container........................................................................ 3

§52.675 Recommended minimum drained weight........................................................ 3

Sizes............................................................................................................................... 6

§52.676 Sizes of carrots in whole carrots. .................................................................... 6

§52.677 Sizes of carrot slices in sliced carrots. ............................................................ 6

§52.678 Sizes of carrot quarters in quartered carrots................................................... 6

Factors of Quality.......................................................................................................... 6

§52.679 Ascertaining the grade.................................................................................... 6

§52.680 Ascertaining the rating for the factors which are scored. ................................ 6

§52.681 Color. .............................................................................................................. 7

§52.682 Uniformity of size and shape........................................................................... 7

§52.683 Absence of defects. ........................................................................................ 9

§52.684 Texture.......................................................................................................... 11

Lot Inspection and Certification................................................................................. 12

§52.685 Ascertaining the grade of a lot. ..................................................................... 12

Score Sheet ................................................................................................................. 13

§52.686 Score sheet for canned carrots..................................................................... 13
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Identity, Styles, and Grades

§52.671 Identity.

Canned carrots means the canned product properly prepared from the clean, sound 

root of the carrot plant as defined in the definitions and standards of identity for canned 

vegetables (21 CFR 155.200) issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 

Act.

§52.672 Styles of canned carrots.

(a) Whole or whole carrots means canned carrots consisting of whole carrots that 

retain the approximate original conformation of the whole carrot.

(b) Slices or sliced carrots means canned carrots consisting of carrot slices 

produced by slicing whole carrots transverse to the longitudinal axis.

(c) Quarters or quartered carrots means canned carrots consisting of quarters of 

carrots produced by cutting whole carrots longitudinally into four approximately 

equal units. Whole carrots cut longitudinally into six units approximating the size 

and appearance of the quartered carrots are also permitted in this style.

(d) Diced carrots means canned carrots consisting of units produced by cutting 

whole carrots into cubes having edges, other than the rounded outer edges, 

measuring approximately 1/2 inch or less.

(e) Julienne, French style, or shoestring means canned carrots consisting of 

strips of carrots.

(f) Cut means canned carrots consisting of units which with respect to size or shape 

do not conform to any of the foregoing styles. Carrots which have been cut 

longitudinally into two approximately equal units are included in this style.

(g) Unit means an individual carrot or portion of a carrot in canned carrots.

§52.673 Grades of canned carrots.

(a) U.S. Grade A is the quality of canned carrots that possess similar varietal 

characteristics; that possess a normal flavor and odor; that possess a good color; 

that are practically free from defects; that are tender; that are practically uniform 

in size and shape; and that score not less than 85 points when scored in 

accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(b) U.S. Grade C is the quality of canned carrots that possess similar varietal 

characteristics; that possess normal flavor and odor; that possess a fairly good 

color; that are fairly free from defects; that are fairly tender; that are fairly uniform 

in size and shape; and that score not less than 70 points when scored in 
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accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

(c) Substandard is the quality of canned carrots that fail to meet the requirements of 

U.S. Grade C.

Fill of Container and Drained Weights

§52.674 Recommended fill of container

The recommended fill of container is not incorporated in the grade of the finished 

product since fill of container, as such, is not a factor of quality for the purpose of these 

grades. It is recommended that the container of canned carrots be filled as full as 

practicable with carrots without impairment of quality and that the product and packing 

medium occupy not less than 90 percent of the total capacity of the container.

§52.675 Recommended minimum drained weight

The minimum drained weight recommendations in Table No. I of this section are not 

incorporated in the grades of the finished product since drained weight, as such, is not a 

factor of quality for the purpose of these grades. The drained weight of canned carrots 

is determined by emptying the contents of the container upon a U.S. Standard No. 8 

sieve of proper diameter so as to distribute the product evenly, inclining the sieve 

slightly to facilitate drainage and allow draining for two minutes. The drained weight is 

the weight of the sieve and the carrots less the weight of the dry sieve. A sieve 8 inches 

in diameter is used for the No. 2 2-1/2 size can (401 x 411) and smaller sizes; and a 

sieve 12 inches in diameter is used for containers larger than the No. 2 2-1/2 size can.
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Table I – Recommended Minimum Drained Weights, in Ounces, of Carrots

Container 

size or 

designation

Container

Dimensions1

Water

Capacity

@68°F2

Style3

Whole Sliced

Diced Quartered 

& Cut

Julienne

Less than 

1-1/2” 

diameter

1-1/2” in 

diameter & 

over

Less than 1- 1/2” 

diameter

1-1/2” in 

diameter 

& over

8-ounce tall 211x304 8.65 5.5 5.0 5.5 5.0 5.5 5.5 5..3

8-ounce jar ------------ 8.53 5.5 5.0 5.5 5.0 5.5 5.5 5.3

No. 1 picnic 211x400 10.90 6.8 6.5 6.8 6.5 7.0 7.0 6.5

No. 300 300x407 15.20 8.8 8.3 9.0 8.6 9.5 9.5 8.1

No. 303 303x406 16.85 9.8 9.3 10.0 9.5 10.5 10.5 9.0

No. 303 jar ------------ 17.68 9.8 9.3 10.0 9.5 10.5 10.5 9.0

No. 2 307x409 20.50 12.5 12.3 12.5 12.0 12.8 12.5 11.3

No. 2-1/2 401x411 29.75 19.5 19.0 19.0 18.5 19.0 18.5 18.3

No. 2-1/2 jar ----------- 29.54 19.3 18.8 18.8 18.3 18.8 18.3 18.0

No. 10 603x700 109.45 67.0 66.0 67.0 66.0 70.0 68.0 64.0

1The left figure represents the diameter of the container and the right figure represents the height. The first digit in each number represents whole inches and the second two digits 

represent fractions in sixteenths of an inch. Thus “303” is three and three-sixteenth inches.

2Avoirdupois oz. figures for glass containers were based on overflow capacity in fluid ounces, measured from the top of the container. See 21 CFR 130.12. Exact capacities may 

vary with mold style.

3Mixed sizes in whole or sliced styles are based on drained weight for predominant size of individual units.
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Table IA – Recommended Minimum Drained Weights of Carrots, Metric System (System International)

Container

size or

designation

Container

Dimensions

Diameter x

Height(mm)

Water

Capacity

@20°C

(grams)

Style1

Whole Sliced

Diced Quartered 

& Cut

Julienne

Less than 1- 1/2” diameter1-1/2” in 

diameter & 

over

Less than 1- 1/2” diameter1-1/2” in 

diameter & 

over

8-ounce tall 68.3x82.6 245.2 155.9 141.8 155.9 141.8 155.9 155.9 150.3

8-ounce jar --------------- 241.8 155.9 141.8 155.9 141.8 155.9 155.9 150.3

No. 1 picnic 68.3x101.7 309.0 192.8 184.3 192.8 184.3 198.5 198.5 184.3

No. 300 76.2x112.7 430.9 249.5 235.3 255.2 244.0 269.3 269.3 229.6

No. 303 81.0x111.1 477.7 277.8 263.7 283.5 269.3 297.7 297.7 255.2

No. 303 jar --------------- 500.4 277.8 263.7 283.5 269.3 297.7 297.7 255.2

No. 2 87.3x115.9 581.2 354.4 348.7 354.4 340.2 362.9 354.4 320.4

No. 2-1/2 103.2x119.1 843.4 552.8 538.7 538.7 524.5 538.7 524.5 518.8

No. 2-1/2 jar --------------- 837.5 547.2 533.0 533.0 518.8 533.0 518.8 510.3

No. 10 153.2x177.8 3102.9 1899.5 1871.1 1899.5 1871.1 1984.5 1927.8 1814.4

 1Mixed sizes in whole or sliced styles are based on drained weight for predominant size of individual units.
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Sizes

§52.676 Sizes of carrots in whole carrots.

The size of any carrot is determined by measuring the longest diameter through the 

center transverse to the longitudinal axis of the carrot.

§52.677 Sizes of carrot slices in sliced carrots.

The size of any slice in sliced carrots is determined by measuring the smallest diameter 

of the largest surface of the slice.

§52.678 Sizes of carrot quarters in quartered carrots.

The size of any quarter in quartered carrots with respect to diameter is determined by 

measuring the largest cut surface transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Factors of Quality

§52.679 Ascertaining the grade.

(a) The grade of canned carrots is ascertained by considering, in conjunction with 

the requirements of the respective grade, the respective ratings for the factors of 

color, uniformity of size and shape, absence of defects, and texture.

(b) The relative importance of each factor which is scored is expressed numerically 

on the scale of 100. The maximum number of points that may be given each 

such factor is:

Factors: Points

Color 25

Uniformity of size and shape 15

Absence of defects 30

Texture 30

Total Score 100

(c) Normal flavor and odor means that the canned carrots are free from 

objectionable flavors and objectionable odors of any kind.

§52.680 Ascertaining the rating for the factors which are scored.

The essential variations within each factor are so described that the value may be 

ascertained for each factor and expressed numerically. The numerical range for the 
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rating of each factor is inclusive (for example 12 to 15 points means 12, 13, 14, or 15 

points).

§52.681 Color.

(a) “A” classification. Canned carrots that possess a good color may be given a 

score of 21 to 25 points.

Good color means that the canned carrots possess an orange-yellow color that 

is bright and typical of canned carrots, and that the presence of green units does 

not more than slightly affect the appearance or eating quality of the product.

(b) “C” classification. If the canned carrots possess a fairly good color, a score of 

18 to 20 points may be given. Canned carrots that fall into this classification shall 

not be graded above U.S. Grade C, regardless of the total score for the product 

(this is a limiting rule).

Fairly good color means that the canned carrots possess the typical color of 

canned carrots, that such color may be slightly dull but not, off-color, and that the 

presence of green units does not materially affect the appearance or eating 

quality of the product.

(c) “SStd” classification. Canned carrots that are off-color for any reason or that 

fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section may be given a 

score of 0 to 17 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of 

the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

§52.682 Uniformity of size and shape.

(a) “A” classification. Canned carrots that are practically uniform in size and 

shape may be given a score of 12 to 15 points.

Practically uniform in size and shape has the following meanings with respect 

to the various styles of canned carrots:

(1) Whole carrots. The size of the individual carrot is not more than 1-3/4 

inches in diameter, measured as aforesaid; the carrots may vary 

moderately in shape and the diameter of the largest unit is not more than 

50 percent greater than the diameter of the second smallest unit.

(2) Quartered carrots. The carrots from which the quarters have been 

prepared were of a size not more than 2-1/2 inches in diameter, measured 

as aforesaid, and the diameter of the largest quarter is not more than 50 

percent greater than the diameter of the second smallest quarter, and the 

length of the longest quarter is not more than 50 percent greater than the 

length of the second shortest quarter.
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(3) Sliced carrots. The individual slice is not more than 3/8 inch in thickness 

when measured at the thickest portion; the diameter of each slice is not 

more than 2-1/2 inches, measured as aforesaid; and of all the slice 

carrots, in the 90 percent, by count, that are most uniform in diameter, the 

diameter of the slice with the greatest diameter does not exceed the 

diameter of the slice with the smallest diameter by more than 50 percent: 

Provided, That the overall appearance of the product is not materially 

affected.

(4) Diced carrots. The units are practically uniform in size and shape with 

edges, other than the rounded outer edges, measuring approximately 1/2 

inch or less; and the aggregate weight of all units of irregular shape which 

are noticeably smaller than one-half the volume of an average size cube 

and of all noticeable large and large irregular shaped units does not 

exceed 12 percent of the weight of all the units.

(5) Julienne, French style, or shoestring. The strips of carrots are 

practically uniform in size and shape, with cross sections measuring 

approximately 3/16 inch, and the aggregate weight of all strips less than 

1/2 inch in length does not exceed 12 percent of the weight of all the 

strips.

(6) Cut. The individual units weigh not less than 1/4 ounce and the largest 

unit is not more than four times the weight of the second smallest unit. 

When cut longitudinally into two approximately equal units, the carrots 

from which the units have been prepared were of a size not more than 2-

1/2 inches in diameter, measured as aforesaid, and the weight of the 

largest unit is not more than 50 percent greater than the weight of the 

second smallest unit.

(b) “C” classification. If the canned carrots are fairly uniform in size and shape a 

score of 8 to 11 points may be given. Canned carrots that fall into this 

classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade C, regardless of the total 

score for the product (this is a limiting rule).

Fairly uniform in size and shape has the following meanings with respect to the

various styles of canned carrots:

(1) Whole carrots. The size of the individual carrot is not more than 2-1/4 

inches in diameter, measured as aforesaid; the carrots may vary 

considerably in shape and the diameter of the largest unit is not more than 

twice the diameter of the second smallest unit.

(2) Quartered carrots. The carrots from which the quarters have been 

prepared were of a size not more than 2-1/2 inches in diameter, measured 
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as aforesaid, and the diameter of the largest quarter is not more than 

twice the diameter of the second smallest unit, and the length of the 

longest quarter is not more than twice the length of the second shortest 

quarter.

(3) Sliced carrots. The individual slice is not more than 3/8 inch in thickness 

when measured at the thickest portion; the diameter of each slice is not 

more than 2-1/2 inches, measured as aforesaid; and of all the slice 

carrots, in the 90 percent, by count, that are most uniform in diameter, the 

diameter of the slice with the greatest diameter is not more than twice the 

diameter of the slice with the smallest diameter: Provided, That the 

overall appearance of the product is not seriously affected.

(4) Diced carrots. The units are fairly uniform in size and shape with edges, 

other than the rounded outer edges, measuring approximately 1/2 inch or 

less; and the aggregate weight of all units of irregular shape which are 

noticeably smaller than one-half the volume of an average size cube and 

of all noticeable large and large irregular shaped units does not exceed 25 

percent of the weight of all the units.

(5) Julienne, French style, or shoestring. The strips of carrots are fairly 

uniform in size and shape, with cross sections measuring approximately 

3/16 inch, and the aggregate weight of all strips less than 1/2 inch in 

length does not exceed 25 percent of the weight of all the strips.

(6) Cut. The individual units weigh not less than 1/8 ounce and the largest 

unit is not more than twelve times the weight of the second smallest unit. 

When cut longitudinally into two approximately equal units, the carrots 

from which the units have been prepared were of a size not more than 2-

1/2 inches in diameter, measured as aforesaid, and the weight of the 

largest unit is not more than twice the weight of the second smallest unit.

(c) “SStd” classification. Canned carrots that fail to meet the requirements of 

paragraph (b) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 7 points and shall not 

be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this 

is a limiting rule).

§52.683 Absence of defects.

(a) General. The factor of absence of defects refers to the degree of freedom from 

defective units. Defective units are units damaged by mechanical injury, 

unpeeled units, units blemished or seriously blemished by brown or black internal 

or external discoloration, sunburn, or green colored units, pathological injury or 

insect injury, and units blemished or seriously blemished by other means.

(1) Damaged by mechanical injury means crushed, broken, or cracked
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units, units with excessively frayed edges and surfaces, excessively 

trimmed units, or damaged by other means.

(2) Unpeeled unit means any unit possessing an unpeeled area greater than 

the area of a circle 1/4 inch in diameter.

(3) Blemished means any unit blemished to the extent that the appearance 

or eating quality is materially affected.

(4) Seriously blemished means any unit blemished to the extent that the 

appearance or eating quality is seriously affected.

(b) “A” classification. Canned carrots that are practically free from defects may be 

given a score of 26 to 30 points. 

Practically free from defects has the following meanings with respect to the 

various styles of canned carrots:

(1) Whole carrots. The aggregate weight of all defective units does not 

exceed 15 percent of the weight of all the units, and of such 15 percent 

not more than 1/2 thereof or one carrot, whichever weighs more, may 

consist of blemished units and seriously blemished units: Provided, That 

not more than 1 percent, by weight, of all the units may be seriously 

blemished and that the presence of blemished and seriously blemished 

units does not more than slightly affect the appearance or eating quality of 

the product.

(2) Sliced, quartered, and cut carrots. The aggregate weight of all 

defective units does not exceed 15 percent of the weight of all the units, 

and of such 15 percent not more than 1/2 thereof or one slice, quarter or 

cut, whichever weighs more, may consist of blemished units and seriously 

blemished units: Provided, That not more than 1 percent, by weight, of all 

the units may be seriously blemished, and that the presence of blemished 

and seriously blemished units does not more than slightly affect the 

appearance or eating quality of the product.

(3) Diced, Julienne, French Style, shoestring carrots. The aggregate 

weight of all defective units does not exceed 10 percent of the weight of all 

the units and of such 10 percent not more than 1/2 thereof may consist of 

blemished units and seriously blemished units: Provided, That not more 

than 1 percent, by weight, of all the units may be seriously blemished, and 

that the presence of blemished and seriously blemished units does not 

more than slightly affect the appearance or eating quality of the product.

(c) “C” classification. Canned carrots that are fairly free from defects may be 

given a score of 22 to 25 points. Canned carrots that fall into this classification 
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shall not be graded above U.S. Grade C, regardless of the total score for the 

product (this is a limiting rule).

Fairly free from defects has the following meanings with respect to the various 

styles of canned carrots:

(1) Whole carrots. The aggregate weight of all defective units does not 

exceed 25 percent of the weight of all the units, and of such 25 percent 

not more than 1/2 thereof may consist of blemished units and seriously 

blemished units: Provided, That not more than 2 percent, by weight, of all 

the units may be seriously blemished and that the presence of blemished 

and seriously blemished units does not seriously affect the appearance or 

eating quality of the product.

(2) Sliced, quartered, and cut carrots. The aggregate weight of all 

defective units does not exceed 25 percent of the weight of all the units, 

and of such 25 percent not more than 1/2 thereof may consist of 

blemished units and seriously blemished units: Provided, That not more 

than 2 percent, by weight, of all the units may be seriously blemished, and 

that the presence of blemished and seriously blemished units does not 

seriously affect the appearance or eating quality of the product.

(3) Diced, Julienne, French Style, shoestring carrots. The aggregate 

weight of all defective units does not exceed 20 percent of the weight of all 

the units and of such 20 percent not more than 1/2 thereof may consist of 

blemished units and seriously blemished units: Provided, That not more 

than 2 percent, by weight, of all the units may be seriously blemished, and 

that the presence of blemished and seriously blemished units does not 

seriously affect the appearance or eating quality of the product.

(d) “SStd” classification. Canned carrots that fail to meet the requirements of 

paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 21 points and shall not 

be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this 

is a limiting rule).

§52.684 Texture.

(a) General. The factor of texture refers to the tenderness of the carrots and the 

degree of freedom from coarse and fibrous units.

(b) “A” classification. Canned carrots that possess a tender texture may be given 

a score of 26 to 30 points.

Tender texture means that the carrots are tender and firm but not fibrous, and 

possess a practically uniform texture.
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(c) “C” classification. If the canned carrots possess a fairly tender texture, a score 

of 22 to 25 points may be given. Canned carrots that fall into this classification 

shall not be graded above U.S. Grade C, regardless of the total score for the 

product (this is a limiting rule).

Fairly tender texture means that the carrots are fairly tender, may be variable in 

texture but not soft or mushy, tough or hard, and there may be present a few 

units which possess a coarse or fibrous texture.

(d) “SStd” classification. Canned carrots that fail to meet the requirements of 

paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 21 points and shall not 

be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this 

is a limiting rule).

Lot Inspection and Certification

§52.685 Ascertaining the grade of a lot.

The grade of a lot of canned carrots covered by these standards is determined by the 

procedures set forth in the Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of 

Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and Certain Other 

Processed Food Products (7 CFR 52.1 through 52.83).
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Score Sheet

§52.686 Score sheet for canned carrots.

Number, size, and kind of container 

Label

Container marks or identification 

Net weight (ounces) 

Vacuum (inches)

Drained weight (ounces)

Style

Count (whole)

Diameter of slices (sliced)

Factors Grade Score Points

Color 25

“A” 21-25

“C” 18-201

“SStd” 0-171

Uniformity of size and shape 15

“A” 12-15

“C” 8-111

“SStd” 0-71

Absence of defects 30

“A” 26-30

“C” 22-251

“SStd” 0-211

Texture 30

“A” 26- 30

“C” 22-251

“SStd” 0-211

Total Score 100

Normal Flavor and odor

U.S. Grade

1Indicates limiting rule.