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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 7 - Agriculture |
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Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
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Chapter I—Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of Agriculture |
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SubChapter C—Requirements and Standards Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Products Inspection Act |
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Part 51 - Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Products (Inspection, Certification, and Standards) |
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Subpart M - United States Standards for Grades of Pecans in the Shell |
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§ 51.1400 - U.S. Extra Fancy.
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§ 51.1400 U.S. Extra Fancy.
“U.S. Extra Fancy” consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements:
(a) Free from loose extraneous or foreign material.
(b) Shells are:
(1) Uniform in color; and
(2) Free from damage by any cause.
(c) Kernels are:
(1) Well developed;
(2) Well cured;
(3) Moisture content shall be not more than 6 percent, unless otherwise specified;
(4) Uniform in color and not darker than “light;” and
(5) Free from damage by any cause.
(d) For tolerances see § 51.1406.