Sorting blueberries - GIF

**Altair** · Sep 19, 2023, 10:51 PM

Sorting blueberries.

Previously:

Fast and efficient orange sorting worker - GIF
Pomegranate size sorting slide - GIF
Orange sorting machine - GIF
3D-printed tomato sorter - GIF
Potato sorting machine - GIF

**BuffaloJohn** · Sep 20, 2023, 11:28 AM

For those OCD muffin makers, etc...

**Moby Duck** · Sep 21, 2023, 05:47 AM

This is the first time that I realised blueberries were graded by size. Now I’m wondering which size costs more, and why do they bother unless there is a significant price difference.

**BuffaloJohn** · Sep 21, 2023, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Moby Duck

This is the first time that I realised blueberries were graded by size. Now I’m wondering which size costs more, and why do they bother unless there is a significant price difference.

From USDA.GOV:
Size Classifications
§51.3477 Size classifications.
The following size classifications may be used in specifying size of blueberries:
(a) Extra large. Less than 90 berries per cup;
(b) Large. 90 to 129 berries per cup;
(c) Medium. 130 to 189 berries per cup; and,
(d) Small. 190 to 250 berries per cup.

I didn't find any prices as blueberries are not in season

**Moby Duck** · Sep 22, 2023, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by BuffaloJohn

From USDA.GOV:
Size Classifications
§51.3477 Size classifications.
The following size classifications may be used in specifying size of blueberries:
(a) Extra large. Less than 90 berries per cup;
(b) Large. 90 to 129 berries per cup;
(c) Medium. 130 to 189 berries per cup; and,
(d) Small. 190 to 250 berries per cup.

I didn't find any prices as blueberries are not in season

Thank you, I learn something new nearly every day.