Grades of Fresh Shelled Peas for Canning or Freezing
- U.S. Fancy consists of peas of similar varietal characteristics which are very tender, very succulent, of good characteristic color, free from decay, scald, and from injury caused by rust, shriveling, heating, disease, insects, or other means.
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U.S. No. 1 consists of peas of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly tender, fairly succulent, of characteristic color, free from decay and scald, and from injury caused by rust, shriveling, heating, disease, insects, or other means.
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U.S. No. 2 consists of peas of similar varietal characteristics which are slightly tender, slightly succulent, which have a green color and are free from decay and scald, and from damage caused by rust, shriveling, heating, disease, insects, or other means.
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U.S. No. 3 consists of peas which are free from decay, scald, and from damage caused by heating, or other means.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Fresh Shelled Peas for Canning or Freezing (pdf)
- Fresh Shelled Peas for Canning or Freezing Shipping Point Inspection Instructions (pdf)