“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).
[Reserved]