Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes Grades and Standards

1. U.S. Grade A is the quality of frozen hash brown potatoes which has the following attributes:
   1. Normal flavor and odor;
   2. Good color;
   3. Practically free from defects;
   4. Good texture; and scores not less than 90 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
2. U.S. Grade B is the quality of frozen hash brown potatoes which has at least the following attributes:
   1. Normal flavor and odor;
   2. Reasonably good color
   3. Reasonably free from defects;
   4. Reasonably good texture; and scores not less than 80 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.
3. Substandard is the quality of frozen hash brown potatoes that fails to meet the requirements of Grade B.

Photo Guide

USDA Color Standards for Frozen French Fried Potatoes (pdf)

Inspection Aid

• IA #30A Area Measurement Guide, 8 x 10 in Metric Units

See How to Purchase Inspection Aids (pdf) for more details.

Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:

• U.S. Grade Standards for Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes (pdf) 
• A-484 Interpretation of Minor Defects, October 1991
• Certification Manual 
• Condition of Container Manual
• General Procedures Manual 
• Safety Manual
• Sanitation Manual
• SC-364-141 Score Sheet for Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes
• Technical Procedures Manual
• USDA Purchases Manual