Grades of Canned Hominy
- U.S. Grade A is the quality of canned hominy that possesses similar varietal characteristics; that possesses a normal flavor; that possesses a good color; that is practically free from defects; that possesses a good character; that with respect to Style I Whole and Style II Grits possesses a good liquor; and that for those factors which are scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this subpart the total score is not less than 85 points: Provided, that Style I may be fairly free from defects with respect to crushed or broken kernels and Style I and Style II may possess a fairly good liquor, if the total score is not less than 85 points.
- U.S. Grade C is the quality of canned hominy that possesses similar varietal characteristics; that possesses a normal flavor; that possesses a fairly good color; that is fairly free from defects; that possesses a fairly good character; that with respect to Style I and Style II possesses a fairly good liquor; 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 canned hominy that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.
Inspection Aid
- Headspace Gauge
See How to Purchase Inspection Aids for more details.
Detailed Standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Hominy (pdf)
- Certification Manual
- Condition of Container Manual
- Domestic Origin Verification (DOV) Program Manual
- FDA Food Defect Action Levels
- Foreign Material Manual
- General Processed Procedures Manual(pdf)
- Safety Manual
- Sampling Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC 364-137 Score Sheet for Canned Hominy
- Technical Procedures Manual
- USDA Purchases Manual