What is the FDA serving size (RACC) for fruits for garnish or flavor (e.g., maraschino cherries)?

Fruits for garnish or flavor — FDA Serving Size (RACC)

The FDA Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for Fruits for garnish or flavor is 4 g, a Fruits and Fruit Juices category for the General (4+ years) population under 21 CFR 101.12 — the basis for its Nutrition Facts serving size.

FDA category

Fruits for garnish or flavor (e.g., maraschino cherries)

Reference amount

4 g

Product form

Countable pieces

Label statement template

1 cherry (__ g)

Audience

General (4+ years)

Food group

Fruits and Fruit Juices

Citation

21 CFR § 101.12 Table 2 ↗

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Worked example

A unit weighing 2 g yields a labeled serving size of 2 units (4 g) — the closest whole-unit approximation to the 4 g RACC, per 21 CFR 101.9(b)(2)(i)(A).

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Authoritative sources: 21 CFR 101.12 — reference amounts (RACC), 21 CFR 101.9(b) — serving-size conversion, and FDA: Serving Size on the Nutrition Facts label.

For informational purposes only; verify against 21 CFR 101.12 / 101.9(b). · US Nutrition Label Rules v1.3.0 · CFR snapshot 2026-02-12