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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 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 AA - United States Standards for Grades of Shelled Pistachio Nuts |
§ 51.2556 - Grades.
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§ 51.2556 Grades.
(a) “U.S. Fancy,” “U.S. Extra No. 1,” and “U.S. No. 1” consist of pistachio kernels which meet the following requirements:
(1) Well dried, or very well dried when specified in connection with the grade.
(2) Free from:
(i) Foreign material, including in-shell nuts, shells, or shell fragments.
(3) Free from damage by:
(i) Immature kernels;
(ii) Kernel spotting; and
(iii) Other defects.
(4) Free from serious damage by:
(i) Mold;
(ii) Minor insect or vertebrate injury;
(iii) Insect damage;
(iv) Rancidity;
(v) Decay; and,
(vi) Other defects.
(5) Unless otherwise specified, kernels shall meet the size classification of Jumbo Whole Kernels (See § 51.2559).
(b) [Reserved]
[68 FR 50685, Aug. 22, 2003]