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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 |
§ 51.2561 - Average moisture content.
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§ 51.2561 Average moisture content.
(a) Determining average moisture content of the lot is not a requirement of the grades, except when kernels are specified as “very well dried.” It may be carried out upon request in connection with grade analysis or as a separate determination.
(b) Kernels shall be obtained from a randomly drawn composite sample. Official certification shall be based on the air-oven method or other officially approved methods or devices. Results obtained by methods or devices not officially approved may be reported and shall include a description of the method or device and owner of any equipment used.