Damage.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) Discoloration of the shell which is medium gray to black and affects more than one-eighth of the surface in the aggregate. Normal variations of a reddish or brownish color shall not be considered discoloration; (b) Adhering hulls which cover more than 5 percent of the shell surface in the aggregate; (c) Broken shells when a portion of the shell is missing, or the shell is broken or fractured to the extent that moderate pressure will permit the kernel to become dislodged; (d) Insect injury when the insect, web or frass is present or there is definite evidence of insect feeding; (e) Mold, when visible on the kernel, except when white or gray and easily rubbed off with the fingers; (f) Gum, when a film of shiny, resinous appearing substance affects an area aggregating more than the equivalent of a circle one-quarter inch (6.4 mm) in diameter; (g) Skin discoloration when more than one-half of the surface of the kernel is affected by very dark or black stains contrasting with the natural color of the skin; (h) Shriveling when the kernel is excessively thin for its size, or when materially withered, shrunken, leathery, tough or only partially developed: Provided, that partially developed kernels are not considered damaged if more than three-fourths of the pellicle is filled with meat. An almond containing two kernels shall not be classed as damaged if either kernel has more than three-fourths of the pellicle filled with meat; and, (i) Brown spot which affects an aggregate area

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 51.2089