Criteria for grade designation:
Grade designation
Grade Requirements Provision concerning sizing Grade tolerances
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Extra class Grapes must be of superior quality. The bunches must be typical of variety in shape, development and colouring and have no defects. Berries nust be firm, firmly attached to the stalk, evenly spaced along the stalk and have their bloom virtually intact. As per table`AÆ 5% by weight of bunches not satisfying the requirements for the grade, but meeting those of Class I grade or exceptionally coming within the tolerances of that grade.
Class I Grapes must be of good quality. The bunches must be typical of variety in shape, development and colouring. Berries must be firm, firmly attached to the stalk and, as far as possible, have their gloom intact. The may, however, be less evenly spaced along the stalk than in the extra class. Following slight defects may be there, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce and keeping quality of the package.
- a slight defect in shape,
- a slight defect in colouring
- do - 10% by weight of bunches not satisfying the requirements for the grade, but meeting those of Class II grade or exceptionally coming within the tolerances of that grade.
Class II The bunches may show defects in shape, development and colouring provided these do not impair the essential characteristics of the variety. The berries must be sufficiently firm and sufficiently attached. They may be less evenly spaced along the stalk than Class I grade. Following defects may be there, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce and keeping quality of the package.
defects in shape,
defects in colouring,
slight sun scorch affecting the skin only,
slight bruising,
slight skin defects.
- do - 10% by weight of bunches and satisfying the requirements of the grade, but meeting the minimum requirements.
4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Grapes must have been carefully picked and have reached an appropriate degree of development and ripeness in accordance with criteria proper to the variety and/or commercial type and to the area in which they are grown. The Development and condition of the Grapes must be such as to enable them;
to withstand transport and handling, and
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
TABLE `A'
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PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING
Size is determined by the weight of bunches(in gms.) The following minimum (in gms.) requirements per bunch are laid down for large and small berries grapes.
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Grade Large berries Small berries
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Extra class 200 150
Class I 150 100
Class II 100 75
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SIZE TOLERANCE:
Extra class, Class I, Class II : 10 % by weight of bunches not satisfying the size requirements for the grade, but meeting the size requirements for the grade
immediately below.
pannet packing 5 Kg /box. pallet contain 20 Box
