Current through August 31, 2024
(a) "U.S. Fancy," "U.S. Extra No. 1," and "U.S. No. 1" consist of pistachio kernels which meet the following requirements:(1) Well dried, or very well dried when specified in connection with the grade.(2) Free from: (i) Foreign material, including in-shell nuts, shells, or shell fragments.(3) Free from damage by: (ii) Kernel spotting; and(4) Free from serious damage by: (ii) Minor insect or vertebrate injury;(5) Unless otherwise specified, kernels shall meet the size classification of Jumbo Whole Kernels (See § 51.2559 ) .68 FR 50685, Aug. 22, 2003