Current through August 31, 2024
Section 51.2542 - U.S. Artificially Opened"U.S. Artificially Opened" consists of artificially opened 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 50683, Aug. 22, 2003