§51.2740. Minor defects.
7 C.F.R. § 51.2740
Minor defects means that the peanut kernel is not damaged but is affected by one or more of the following:
Skin discoloration which is dark brown, dark gray, dark blue or black and covers more than one-fourth of the surface;
Flesh discoloration which is darker than a light yellow color or consists of more than a slight yellow pitting of the flesh;
Sprout extending more than one-eighth of an inch from the tip of the kernel; and,
Dirt when the surface of the kernel is distinctly dirty, and its appearance is materially affected.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 30 FR 7595, June 11, 1965, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.