Prunes

General Information

Varietal Types:

  • Type I
  • Type II
  • Type III
  • Type IV

Styles:

  • Whole Unpitted
  • Whole Pitted

Count Sizes:

  • Extra Large: Average of NMT 43 prunes per lb.
  • Large: Average of NMT 53 prunes per lb.
  • Medium: Average of NMT 67 prunes per lb.
  • Small: Average of NMT 85 prunes per lb.
  • Note: The count-sizes refer to the count of prunes per pound.

Grades:

  • US Grade A or US Fancy:
  • US Grade B or US Choice:
  • US Grade C or US Standard:
  • Substandard
  • Note: Except for US Grade A or US Fancy, the count-sizes of dried prunes is not incorporated in the grades of dried prunes.  The count-sizes refer to the count of prunes per pound.

Sizes:

  • 40/50
  • 60/70