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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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§ 51.1403 - U.S. Standard.
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§ 51.1403 U.S. Standard.
“U.S. Standard” consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements:
(a) Free from loose extraneous or foreign material;
(b) Kernels well cured;
(c) Moisture content shall be not more than 6 percent, unless otherwise specified;
(d) No requirement for fullness of kernel;
(e) No requirement for uniformity of color of shells or kernels;
(f) May contain kernels that are “dark amber” or darker, unless specified to a lighter color classification; and
(g) Shells and kernels are free from damage by any cause.
(h) For tolerances see § 51.1406.