U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
| Size and kind of container | |||
| Container mark or identification | |||
| Label | |||
| Net weight (ounces) | |||
| Vacuum (inches) | |||
| Drained weight (ounces) | |||
| Sirup designation (extra heavy, heavy, etc.) | |||
| Brix measurement | |||
| Size 1 | |||
| Factors | |||
| Score points | |||
| Color | 20 | (A) | 18-20 |
| (B) | 16-17 | ||
| (C) | 2 14-15 | ||
| (SStd.) | 2 0-13 | ||
| Freedom from pits | 20 | (A)
(b) (C) (SStd.) | 18-20
2 16-17 2 14-15 2 0-13 |
| Freedom from defects | 30 | (A)
(B) (C) (SStd.) | 27-30
2 24-26 2 21-23 2 0-20 |
| Character | 30 | (A) | 27-30 |
| (B) | 2 24-26 | ||
| (C) | 2 21-23 | ||
| (SStd.) | 2 0-20 | ||
| Total score | 100 | ||
| Normal flavor | |||
| Grade | |||
1 See size limitation for U.S. Grade A and U.S. Grade B.
2 Indicates limiting rule.
