CARROTS agmark

Grade designations

Grade requirements

Grade tolerances

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2

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Extra class

Carrots must be of superior quality. They must be well developed and have all the characteristic and colouring typical of the variety. They must be free of defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided they do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package;

5 % by weight of Carrots not satisfying the requirements of the grade, but meeting those of Class I grade or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that grade.

5 % by weight of carrots having a slight trace of green or violet/purple colouring at the top.

The roots must be:

–     regular in shape.

Green    or    violet/purple    tops    are    not allowed.

Class I

Carrots must be of good quality. They must be well developed and have all the characteristic and colour typical of the variety.

The following slight defects may be there, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package;

–          slight defects in shape;

–          slight defects in colouring;

–          slight healed cracks;

–          slight cracks or fissures due to handling or washing.

Green or violet/purple tops upto 1 cm. long for carrots not exceeding 10 cm. in length, and upto 2 cm. for other carrots are allowed.

10 % by   weight of   Carrots not satisfying the requirements of the grade, but meeting those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that grade. However, broken carrots

/or carrots which have lost their tips are excluded from that tolerance,

10% by weight of broken carrots and/or roots which have lost their tips.

Class II

This grade includes Carrots which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher grades, but satisfy the minimum requirements. Carrots may have the following defects, provided they retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.

10 % by weight of Carrots not meeting the requirements of the grade, but meeting the minimum requirements. In addition, not more than 25% by weight of broken carrots may be allowed.

–          defects in shape and colour;

–          healed cracks not reaching the heart;

–          cracks or fissures due to handling or washing

Green or violet/purple tops upto 2 cm. long for carrots not exceeding 10 cm. in length and upto 3 cm. for other carrots, are allowed.