7 CFR 51.2559

§ 51.2559 Size classifications.

United States · 7 CFR — Agriculture · Status: effective

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Citation: 7 CFR 51.2559, § 51.2559 Size classifications, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/15452
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(a) The size of pistachio kernels may be specified in connection with the grade in accordance with one of the following size classifications. (1) Jumbo Whole Kernels: 80 percent or more by weight shall be whole kernels and not more than 5 percent of the total sample shall pass through a 24/64 inch round hole screen with not more than 1 percent passing through a 16/64 inch round hole screen. (2) Large Whole Kernels: 80 percent or more, by weight, shall be whole kernels and not more than 2 percent of the total sample shall pass through a 16/64 inch round hole screen. (3) Large Split Kernels: 75 percent or more, by weight, shall be half kernels split lengthwise and not more than 5 percent of the total sample shall pass through a 16/64 inch round hole screen. (4) Whole and Broken Kernels: means a mixture of any combination of whole kernels or pieces. The percentage of whole kernels and/or pieces may be specified. Not more than 5 percent of the total sample shall pass through a 5/64 inch round hole screen. (b) [Reserved]

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.