Canned Beets Grades and Standards

Grades of Canned Beets

1. U.S. Grade A is the quality of canned beets that possess similar varietal characteristics; possess a normal flavor and odor; possess a good color; are practically free from defects; are tender; and possess such uniformity of size and shape as to score not less than 85 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

2. U.S. Grade C is the quality of canned beets that possess similar varietal characteristics; possess a normal flavor and odor; possess a fairly good color; are fairly free from defects; are fairly tender; and possess such uniformity of size and shape as to score not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart.

3. Substandard is the quality of canned beets that fail to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard.

Inspection Aid

• Area Measurement Guide, 8 x 10 in Metric Units
• Area Measurement Guide, IA #30C
• Headspace Gauge

See How to Purchase Inspection Aids for more details.

Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:

• U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Beets (pdf)
• 21 CFR § 155.200 - Certain other Canned Vegetables (pdf)
• Certification Manual
• Condition of Container Manual
• FDA Food Defect Action Levels
• Foreign Material Manual
• General Procedures Manual 
• Safety Manual
• Sampling Manual
• Sanitation Manual
• SC 364-10 Score Sheet for Canned Beets
• Technical Procedures Manual
• U.S. Standards for Determination of Fill Weights 
• U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables