Allowances for quality factors.

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§ 52.782 Allowances for quality factors.

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Table IV - Allowances for Quality Factors

Factor Sample unit size Maximum number permissible for the respective grade
A A B B C C
Pits 20 ozs Not more than 2 in any sample unit Sample average 1 per 40 ozs Not more than 3 in any sample unit Sample average 1 per 30 ozs 4 or more in any sample unit Sample average 1 per 20 ozs.
Defects: 100 cherries
Total - multilated, plus minor blemished plus blemished. 10 15 20
of which
Blemished - limited to 3 7 15
Harmless extraneous material Total contents Average 1 piece per 60 oz. net contents Average 1.5 pieces per 60 oz. net contents Average 3 piece per 60 oz. net contents


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