(a) The grade of frozen red tart pitted cherries is determined immediately after thawing to the extent that the cherries may be separated easily and the cherries are free from ice and solidified packing media. The grade is determined by considering in addition to the requirements of the respective grade (including the requirement of the size in U.S. Grade A and U.S. Grade B), the respective ratings of the factors of color, pits, absence of defects, character, the total score, and the limiting rules which may be applicable.
(b) The relative importance of each factor is expressed numerically on a scale of 100. The maximum number of points that may be given each factor is:
| Factors | Points |
|---|---|
| Color | 30 |
| Freedom from pits | 20 |
| Freedom from defects | 20 |
| Character | 30 |
| Total score | 100 |
(c) Normal flavor means that the flavor is characteristic of frozen red tart pitted cherries and that the product is free from objectionable flavors of any kind.