Fruit Identification: Terminology

The weight of the packaging alone

• gross weight

• net weight

• tare weight

The total weight of a container and the product.

• gross weight

• net weight

• tare weight

The weight of the product without the packaging.

• gross weight

• net weight

• tare weight

Same grade as Choice for canned or frozen fruits.

• US Grade A

• US Grade B

• US Grade C

Same grade as Fancy for canned or frozen fruits.

• US Grade A

• US Grade B

• US Grade C

Same grade as Standard for canned or frozen fruits.

• US Grade A

• US Grade B

• US Grade C

A volume measuring 35.24 liters or about 2200 cubic inches.

• bushel

• case

A large bulk-packed case.

• lug

• peck

A box or container of varying size. May be made of cardboard, wood, plastic, or foam.

• case

• count

Equivalent to one-fourth bushel.

• peck

• lug