(a) ``U.S. Grade A'' is the quality of Layer or Cluster Raisins with Seeds that have similar varietal characteristics; that have a good typical color; that have a good characteristic flavor; that are uniformly cured and show development characteristics of raisins prepared from well-matured grapes; that contain not more than 23 percent, by weight, of moisture; that not less than 30 percent, by weight, of the raisins, exclusive of stems and branches, are 3-Crown size or larger; and that meet the following additional requirements as outlined in Table III of this subpart.
(b) ``U.S. Grade B'' is the quality of Layer or Cluster Raisins with Seeds that have similar varietal characteristics that have a reasonably good typical color; that have a good characteristic flavor; that are uniformly cured and show development characteristics of raisins prepared from reasonably well-matured grapes; that contain not more than 23 percent, by weight, of the moisture, that not less than 30 percent, by weight, of the raisins exclusive of stems and branches, are 3-Crown size or larger; and that meet the additional requirements outlined in Table III of this subpart.
(c) ``Substandard'' is the quality of Layer or Cluster Raisins with Seeds that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B.
Table III--Allowance for Defects in Layer or Cluster Raisins With Seeds----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. Grade U.S. Grade
Defects A B----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum (percent by
weight)
-------------------------Sugared............................................................................... 5 10Discolored, damaged, or moldy......................................................... 5 7Provided these limits are not exceeded:
Damaged............................................................................. 3 4
Moldy............................................................................... 2 3
-------------------------Substandard development and undeveloped............................................... 2 5---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shattered (or loose) individual berries and small clusters of 2 or Practically free..... Reasonably free.
3 berries each.
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Appearance or edibility of product
---------------------------------------------Slightly discolored or damaged by fermentation or any other defect May not be affected.. May not be more than
not described above. slightly affected.
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Grit, sand, or silt........................................................ None of any consequence may be
present that affects the
appearance or edibility of the
product.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Type IV--Sultana Raisins