It's usually not pumpkin. It's usually other types of squash that are also orange inside. But I also vote for sweet potatoes. I like a "solid" pie and go easy on the milk and eggs part. |
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Canned%20Pumpkin%20and%20Canned%20Squash%20Standard.pdf
Seems as if Substandard or “C” grade pumpkin puree is being routinely sold as “A” grade. |
§52.2749 Defects. (a) General. The factor of defects refers to the degree of freedom from sand, grit, or silt, pieces of seed, fiber, and coarse, dark or off-colored particles. (1) Grit, sand, or silt means any particle of earthy material. (b) "A" classification. Canned pumpkin or canned squash that is practically free from defects may be given a score of 25 to 30 points. Practically free from defects means that no grit, sand, or silt may be present that affects the appearance or eating quality of the canned pumpkin or canned squash, and that the number, size, or color of the aforesaid defects present, individually or collectively, do not more than slightly affect the appearance or eating quality of the product. (c) "C" classification. Canned pumpkin or canned squash that is fairly free from defects may be given a score of 21 to 24 points. Canned pumpkin or canned squash that falls into this classification shall not be graded above U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard regardless of the total score for the product, (this is a limiting rule). Fairly free from defects means a trace of grit, sand, or silt may be present that does not materially affect the appearance or eating quality of the canned pumpkin or canned squash, and that any of the other aforesaid defects present, individually or collectively, may be noticeable but are not so large, so numerous, or of such contrasting color as to seriously affect the appearance or eating quality of the product. (d) "SStd" classification. Canned pumpkin or canned squash that fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above Substandard regardless of the total score for the product, (this is a limiting rule). Time to drop a dime on Libby’s instead of just complaining to/about them. |
Why the hell does C grade even exist? Why is a product sold (for human consumption?) that contains grit, silt and sand? |
I would be seriously surprised if anyone actually tests any of that. You get what the machines put in the can. |
I've been making pumpkin pies every year for about 50 years, and too often, there has been sand in the canned pumpkin. I complained to Libby. Nothing changed. Once, I grew my own, and found it easy to rinse the dirt off, so I've always been suspicious as to why the commercial operations seem unable to accomplish the task. Making my own pureed pumpkin was more time, and trouble, than I'm willing to put forth at this time, so, bye, bye pumpkin pie! BTW This year, I tried Signature brand, and it had more course sand in it than Libby's. |
It's the spice that is gritty. |
Tge Costco pumpkin pie is one of the only Costco pies I hate. BLAND. |
I agree. Especially the nutmeg of which I use more. |
1/19/22. Last year I used Meijer’s —- at least 3 gritty cans… Switchef tonLibbys yhis fall—- 2 gritty cans…. Pumpkin pie wiih sand …. Maybe due to a cost saving measure of the supplier? Quality control is messing along the line!! |
I have had the same problem with canned pumpkin and canned squash. It’s a terrible waste of what should be a great food! They better get it together at the canning factories!! I’m going to bake my own pumpkins and squash . |
Sweet potatoes for the win. |
I’ve used the Trader Joes brand pumpkin a couple times this year so far and no issues |
I prefer Libby by far to the one from TJ. The texture is better. I've never had grittiness but now I will be paranoid. |
This thread has made me paranoid, after many year of using canned pumpkin with zero issues! Does anyone have suggestions of how to test for grit before I use in a recipe? |