Fresh Shelled Lima Beans for Processing Grades and Standards

1. U.S. No. 1 consists of shelled lima beans of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly tender, have a green color and which are free from decay and from injury caused by discoloration, shriveling, sunscald, heating, freezing, disease, insects, or other means.
2. U.S. No. 2 consists of shelled lima beans which are free from decay, and from damage caused by discoloration, shriveling, sunscald, heating, freezing, disease, insects, or other means.

Visual Aids

• Unofficial Lima Bean Visual Aid (pdf)

Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:

• U.S. Grade Standards for Fresh Shelled Lima Beans for Processing (pdf) 
• Fresh Shelled Lima Beans for Processing Inspection Instructions (pdf)