GRAPES agmark

Grade designation

Grade Requirements

Provision concerning sizing

Grade tolerances

1

2

3

4

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`A’

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

– do –

10% by weight of bunches and satisfying the requirements of the grade, but meeting

the minimum

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.

requirements.