Grades of Canned Pineapple
- U.S. Grades A is the quality of canned pineapple that meets the applicable requirements of Tables IV and VII.
- U.S. Grade B is the quality of canned pineapple that meets the applicable requirements of Tables IV and VII.
- U.S. Grade C is the quality of canned pineapple that meets the applicable requirements of Tables IV and VII..
- Substandard is the quality of canned pineapple that fails to meet the requirements for U.S. Grade B or U.S. Grade C, as applicable for the style.
Inspection Aid
- Headspace gauge
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Pineapple (pdf)
- 21 CFR § 145.180 - Canned pineapple
- 21 CFR § 145.181 - Artificially sweetened canned pineapple
- Certification Manual (pdf)
- Condition of Container Manual (pdf)
- General Procedures Manual (pdf)
- Safety Manual (pdf)
- Sampling Manual (pdf)
- Sanitation Manual (pdf)
- SC-364-54-1 Score Sheet for Canned Pineapple
- SC-364-54-2 Score Sheet for Canned Pineapple Half Slices, Broken Slices
- Technical Procedures Manual (pdf)
- U.S. Standards for Determination by Fill Weights (pdf)
- U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables (pdf)