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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 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 |
§ 51.2559 - Size classifications.
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§ 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]
[68 FR 50685, Aug. 22, 2003]