Current through September 30, 2024
Section 51.2541 - U.S. Fancy, U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1 And U.S. Select Grades"U.S. Fancy," "U.S. Extra No. 1," "U.S. No. 1," and "U.S. Select" consists of pistachio nuts in the shell which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements: (1) Free from: (iv) Particles and dust; and,(b) Shells: (1) Free from: (i) Non-split shells; and,(ii) Shells not split on suture.(2) Free from damage by: (i) Adhering hull material;(iv) Other External (shell) defects.(c) Kernels:(1) Well dried, or, very well dried when specified in connection with the grade.(2) Free from damage by: (ii) Kernel spotting; and,(iii) Other Internal (kernel) defects.(3) Free from serious damage by:(i) Minor insect or vertebrate injury;(vi) Other Internal (kernel) defects.(d) The nuts are of a size not less than 30/64 inch in diameter as measured by a round hole screen.(e) For tolerances, see § 51.2544 .68 FR 50682, Aug. 22, 2003