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7 CFR 51.1403: U.S. Standard.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 7—Agriculture
- Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture
- CHAPTER I—AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (STANDARDS, INSPECTIONS, MARKETING PRACTICES), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- SUBCHAPTER C—REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946 AND THE EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT
- PART 51—FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER PRODUCTS (INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS)
- Subpart M—United States Standards for Grades of Pecans in the Shell
“U.S. Standard” consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements:
(a) Free from loose extraneous or foreign material;
(b) Kernels well cured;
(c) Moisture content shall be not more than 6 percent, unless otherwise specified;
(d) No requirement for fullness of kernel;
(e) No requirement for uniformity of color of shells or kernels;
(f) May contain kernels that are “dark amber” or darker, unless specified to a lighter color classification; and
(g) Shells and kernels are free from damage by any cause.
(h) For tolerances see § 51.1406.
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