Grades Of Tomato Catsup

·       U.S. Grade A Is The Quality Of Tomato Catsup That Possesses A Good Color; That Possesses A Good Consistency; That Is Practically Free From Defects; That Possesses A Good Flavor; That Possesses A Good Finish; That Has A Total Solids Content Of Not Less Than 33 Percent, By Weight; And That Scores Not Less Than 85 Points When Scored In Accordance With The Scoring System Outlined In This Subpart. 

·       U.S. Grade B Is The Quality Of Tomato Catsup That Possesses A Good Color; That Possesses A Good Consistency; That Is Practically Free From Defects; That Possesses A Good Flavor; That Possesses A Good Finish; That Has A Total Solids Content Of Not Less Than 29 Percent, By Weight ; And That Scores Not Less Than 85 Points When Scored In Accordance With The Scoring System Outlined In This Subpart.

·       U.S. Grade C Is The Quality Of Tomato Catsup That Possesses A Fairly Good Color; That Possesses A Fairly Good Consistency; That Is Fairly Free From Defects; That Possesses A Good Finish; That Possesses A Fairly Good Flavor; That Has A Total Solids Content Of Not Less Than 25 Percent, By Weight; And That Scores Not Less Than 70 Points When Scored In Accordance With The Scoring System Outlined In This Subpart.

·       Substandard Is The Quality Of Tomato Catsup That Fails To Meet The Requirements Of U. S. Grade C.