U.S. Non-Split.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

“U.S. Non-Split” consists of non-split pistachio nuts in the shell which meet the following requirements: (a) Basic requirements: (1) Free from: (i) Foreign material; (ii) Loose kernels; (iii) Shell pieces; (iv) Particles and dust; and, (v) Blanks. (b) Shells: (1) Free from damage by: (i) Adhering hull material; and, (ii) Dark stain. (c) Kernels: (1) Well dried, or very well dried when specified in connection with the grade. (2) Free from damage by: (i) Immature kernels; (ii) Kernel spotting; and, (iii) Other internal (kernel) defects. (3) Free from serious damage by: (i) Minor insect or vertebrate injury; (ii) Insect damage; (iii) Mold; (iv) Rancidity; (v) Decay; and, (vi) Other Internal (kernel) defects. (d) The nuts are of a size not less than (e) For Tolerances, see § 51.2544.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 51.2543