Cauliflower for Processing Grades and Standards

Grades of Cauliflower for Processing

1. U.S. No. 1 consists of cauliflower which is fresh, compact, which has good characteristic color and is free from jacket leaves, stalks and other cull material, soft or wet decay, and free from damage caused by discoloration, bruising, riciness, fuzziness, enlarged bracts, dirt or other foreign material, mildew or other disease, insects, freezing, hail or mechanical or other means.
   1. Unless otherwise specified, each head shall be not less than 4 inches in diameter. 

Visual Aids

• Unofficial Cauliflower Visual Aid (pdf)

Visual Aids may be found in the Official Inventory of Inspection Aids (pdf)  

Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:

• U.S. Grade Standards for Cauliflower for Processing (pdf)
• Inspection Instructions for Cauliflower for Processing (pdf)