§51.2541. U.S. Fancy, U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1 And U.S. Select Grades.
7 C.F.R. § 51.2541
“U.S. Fancy,” “U.S. Extra No. 1,” “U.S. No. 1,” and “U.S. Select” consists of pistachio nuts in the shell which meet the following requirements:
Basic requirements—
Free from—
Foreign material;
Loose kernels;
Shell pieces;
Particles and dust; and,
Blanks.
Shells—
Free from—
Non-split shells; and,
Shells not split on suture.
Free from damage by—
Adhering hull material;
Light stained;
Dark stained; and,
Other External (shell) defects.
Kernels—
Well dried, or, very well dried when specified in connection with the grade.
Free from damage by—
Immature kernels;
Kernel spotting; and,
Other Internal (kernel) defects.
Free from serious damage by—
Minor insect or vertebrate injury;
Insect damage;
Mold;
Rancidity;
Decay; and,
Other Internal (kernel) defects.
The nuts are of a size not less than 30/64 inch in diameter as measured by a round hole screen.
For tolerances, see § 51.2544.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[68 FR 50682, Aug. 22, 2003]
Source
Source: 51 FR 27814, Aug. 4, 1986, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.
Amendments
[68 FR 50682, Aug. 22, 2003]