7 C.F.R. § 52.1857

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 52.1857 - Grades of zante currant raisins
(a) "U.S. Grade A" is the quality of Zante Currant 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; that have not less than 75 percent, by weight, of raisins that are well-matured or reasonably well matured; that contain not more than 20 percent, by weight, of moisture; and meet the additional requirements as outlined in table 1 to this section.
(b) "U.S. Grade B" is the quality of Zante Currant Raisins that have similar varietal characteristics; that have a reasonably good typical color; that have a good characteristic flavor; that have development characteristics of raisins prepared from reasonably well-matured and/or fairly well matured grapes; that contain not more than 20 percent, by weight, of moisture; and meet the additional requirements as outlined in table 1 to this section.
(c) "Substandard" is the quality of Zante Currant Raisins that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade B.

Table 1 to § 52.1857 -Allowances for Defects in Zante Currant Raisins

DefectsMaximum count
U.S. Grade A U.S. Grade B
Pieces of stem1 per 24 ounces1 per 16 ounces.
Seeds (in Seeded style)12 per 16 ounces15 per 16 ounces.
Maximum (percent by weight)
Capstems-Zantes with capstems and loose capstems (include one Zante with each loose capstem)11/22
Sugared510
Discolored, damaged, or moldy57
Provided these limits are not exceeded:
Damaged23
Moldy34
Substandard Development and Undeveloped25
Appearance or edibility of product
Slightly discolored or damaged by fermentation or any other defect not described aboveMay not be affectedMay not be more than slightly affected.

Grit, sand, or siltNone of any consequence may be present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product.

7 C.F.R. §52.1857

88 FR 71461, 11/16/2023