Substandard is the quality of dried prunes that meet the applicable moisture limits in Table IV of this subpart but regardless of size and kind of packaging are reasonably uniform in moisture and that may fail to meet other requirements for U.S.

Standard is the quality of dried prunes that, except for mixed types, possess similar varietal characteristics that are fairly uniform in size that meet the applicable moisture limits in Table IV of this subpart but regardless of size and kind of packaging are reasonably uniform in moisture and that do not exceed the total allowances and limitations for defects shown in Table III of this subpart. Choice is the quality of dried prunes that, except for mixed types, possess similar varietal characteristics that are fairly uniform in size that meet the applicable moisture limits in Table IV of this subpart but regardless of size and kind of packaging are reasonably uniform in moisture and that do not exceed the total allowances and limitations for defects shown in Table II of this subpart. Fancy is the quality of dried prunes that, except for mixed types, possess similar varietal characteristics that are fairly uniform in size and average 85 prunes or less per pound that meet the applicable moisture limits in Table IV of this subpart but regardless of size and kind of packaging are reasonably uniform in moisture and that do not exceed the total allowances and limitations for defects shown in Table I of this subpart. The dried prunes are cleaned to assure a wholesome product they may be treated with water or steam and a safe and suitable preservative may be added. Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM)ĭried prunes are prepared from sound, properly matured prune plums from which the greater portion of moisture is removed by drying.Purchase Programs: Solicitations & Awards.

Pilot Project: Unprocessed Fruits & Vegetables.

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications.

Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

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