Rule 40-7-7-.06 - Size Classifications for Shelled Halves(1) The size of pecan halves in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in Table I. TABLE I Size Classifications for Pecan Halves |
Size classifications for halves | Number of halves per pound |
Georgia Grands | 200 or less |
Mammoth | 251 - 300 |
Junior Mammoth | 251-300 |
Jumbo | 301-350 |
Extra large | 351-450 |
Large | 451-550 |
Medium | 551-650 |
Small (topper) | 651-750 |
Extra Small | 751 or More |
(a) The number of halves per pound shall be based upon the weight of half kernels after all pieces, particles and dust, shell, center wall, and foreign material have been removed.(b) In lieu of the size classifications in Table I, the size of pecan halves in a lot may be specified in terms of the number of halves or a range of numbers of halves per pound. For example, "400" or "600 - 700".(c) Tolerance for count per pound: In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, a tolerance shall be permitted as follows: 1. When an exact number of halves per pound is specified, the actual count per pound may vary not more than 5 percent from the specified number; and2. When any size classification shown in Table I or a range in count per pound is specified, no tolerance shall be allowed for counts outside of the specified range.(d) Tolerances for pieces, particles, and dust. In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing and handling, not more than 15 percent, by weight, of any lot may consist of pieces, particles, and dust: Provided, that no more than one-third of this amount, or 5 percent, shall be allowed for portions less than one-half of a complete half kernel, including not more than 1 percent for particles and dust.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-7-.06
Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. § 26-2-1 et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Size Classifications for Shelled Halves" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996.Amended: F. May 8, 2020; eff. May 28, 2020.