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§ 51.2543 - U.S. Non-Split.

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“U.S. Non-Split” consists of non-split pistachio nuts in the shell which meet the following requirements:

Basic requirements:

Free from:

Foreign material;

Loose kernels;

Shell pieces;

Particles and dust; and,

Blanks.

Shells:

Free from damage by:

Adhering hull material; and,

Dark stain.

Kernels:

Well dried, or very well dried when specified in connection with the grade.

Free from damage by:

Immature kernels;

Kernel spotting; and,

Other internal (kernel) defects.

Free from serious damage by:

Minor insect or vertebrate injury;

Insect damage;

Mold;

Rancidity;

Decay; and,

Other Internal (kernel) defects.

The nuts are of a size not less than 30/64 inch in diameter as measured by a round hole screen.

For Tolerances, see § 51.2544.

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