Grades of raisins with seeds—layer or cluster

(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 1 to this section.

(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 1 to this section.

(c) “Substandard” is the quality of Layer or Cluster Raisins with Seeds that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B.

Table 1 to § 52.1853—Allowances for Defects in Layer or Cluster Raisins with Seeds Defects U.S. Grade A U.S. Grade B Maximum (percent by weight) Sugared 5 10 Discolored, damaged, or moldy 5 7 Provided 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 3 berries each Practically free Reasonably free. Appearance or edibility of product Slightly discolored or damaged by fermentation or any other defect not described above May not be affected May not be more than slightly affected.

Grit, sand, or silt None of any consequence may be present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product.

[41 FR 34751, Aug. 17, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981, as amended at 88 FR 71461, Oct. 17, 2023]