(a) “U.S. Grade A” is the quality of Sultana Raisins that have similar varietal characteristics; that have a good typical color; that have a good characteristic flavor; that show development characteristics of raisins prepared from well-matured grapes; with not less than 80 percent, by weight, of raisins that are well-matured or reasonably well-matured; and that contain not more than 18 percent, by weight, of moisture, and that meet the additional requirements outlined in Table IV of this subpart.
(b) “U.S. Grade B” is the quality of Sultana Raisins that have similar varietal characteristics; that have a reasonably good typical color; that have a good characteristic flavor; that show development characteristics of raisins prepared from reasonably well-matured grapes; with not less than 70 percent, by weight, of raisins that are well-matured or reasonably well-matured; and that contain not more than 18 percent, by weight, of moisture, and that meet the additional requirements as outlined in Table IV of this subpart.
Table IV - Allowances for Defects in Sultana Raisins
| Defects | U.S. Grade A | U.S. Grade B | U.S. Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum count (per 32 ounces) | |||
| Pieces of stem | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Maximum count (per 16 ounces) | |||
| Capstems | 25 | 45 | 65 |
| Maximum (percent by weight) | |||
| Sugared | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Discolored, damaged, or moldy | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| Provided these limits are not exceeded: | |||
| Damaged | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Moldy | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Substandard development and undeveloped | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 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 | May not be more than materially affected. |
| Grit, sand, or silt | None of any consequence may be present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product | Not more than a trace may be present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product. |
(c) “U.S. Grade C” is the quality of Sultana Raisins that have similar varietal characteristics; that have a fairly good typical color; that have a fairly good flavor; that show development characteristics of raisins prepared from fairly well-matured grapes; that contain not more than 18 percent, by weight, of moisture; and that meet the additional requirements as outlined in Table IV of this subpart.
(d) “Substandard” is the quality of Sultana Raisins that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.