---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 51.2559"
title: "7"
number: "51.2559"
heading: "Size classifications."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/51.2559"
---

# §51.2559. Size classifications.

- (a) The size of pistachio kernels may be specified in connection with the grade in accordance with one of the following size classifications.
  - (1) **Jumbo Whole Kernels—** 80 percent or more by weight shall be whole kernels and not more than 5 percent of the total sample shall pass through a 24/64 inch round hole screen with not more than 1 percent passing through a 16/64 inch round hole screen.
  - (2) **Large Whole Kernels—** 80 percent or more, by weight, shall be whole kernels and not more than 2 percent of the total sample shall pass through a 16/64 inch round hole screen.
  - (3) **Large Split Kernels—** 75 percent or more, by weight, shall be half kernels split lengthwise and not more than 5 percent of the total sample shall pass through a 16/64 inch round hole screen.
  - (4) **Whole and Broken Kernels—** means a mixture of any combination of whole kernels or pieces. The percentage of whole kernels and/or pieces may be specified. Not more than 5 percent of the total sample shall pass through a 5/64 inch round hole screen.
- (b) [Reserved]

## Notes

### Amendments

[68 FR 50685, Aug. 22, 2003]

### Source

Source: 55 FR 28747, July 13, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

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

### Amendments

[68 FR 50685, Aug. 22, 2003]