§ 51.2556 - Grades.

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“U.S. Fancy,” “U.S. Extra No. 1,” and “U.S. No. 1” consist of pistachio kernels which meet the following requirements:

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

Free from:

Foreign material, including in-shell nuts, shells, or shell fragments.

Free from damage by:

Immature kernels;

Kernel spotting; and

Other defects.

Free from serious damage by:

Mold;

Minor insect or vertebrate injury;

Insect damage;

Rancidity;

Decay; and,

Other defects.

Unless otherwise specified, kernels shall meet the size classification of Jumbo Whole Kernels (See § 51.2559).

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