Many of us are already familiar with the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) standard beef grades: prime, choice, and select. This grading scale can be a handy way to gauge the ...

The USDA also operates a marketing branch that slaps meat “grade” labels on products. The humble pepperoni pizza exemplifies the complicated way in which these two agencies interact — or don ...

4 Ways to Keep Apples From Browning, According to a Food Scientist “U.S. Fancy ... word "Fancy" on a bottle of ketchup too? The USDA even has grade standards for condiments, and as the ...