Compatibility

Group 1. Ice contact not recommended. Ethylene producer.

Temperature

USDA recommended storage 32° to 34° F. (0° to 1.5° C.)

Approximate freezing point 30.4° F. (-0.9° C.)

Sources: The Produce Blue Book

Summary of Published Grade Standard

Tolerances

(The following pertains to U.S. No. 1 unless otherwise noted.)

For defects (except U.S. No. 2)

At shipping point

8% total including 4% serious including 1/2% decay

At destination

(See F.O.B. Good Delivery Guidelines)

12% total including

4% permanent

6% serious including

4% permanent and 2% decay

Size

Standard packs require: 2 inch and smaller no more than 1/4 inch range with 5% permitted outside.

Over 2 inch fruit no more than 3/8 inch range with 5% permitted outside.

Color

Amount of color required varies with grade and variety.