§51.1402. U.S. Choice.

7 C.F.R. § 51.1402

“U.S. Choice” consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements:

(a)

Free from loose extraneous or foreign material.

(b)

Shells are—

(1)

Fairly uniform in color; and

(2)

Free from damage by any cause.

(c)

Kernels are—

(1)

Not poorly developed;

(2)

Well cured;

(3)

Moisture content shall be not more than 6 percent, unless otherwise specified;

(4)

Fairly uniform in color;

(5)

Not darker than “amber,” unless specified to a lighter color classification; and

(6)

Free from damage by any cause.

(d)

For tolerances see § 51.1406.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source: 89 FR 53341, June 26, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.