U.S. Non-Split.

§ 51.2543 U.S. Non-Split. “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 30/64 inch in diameter as measured by a round hole screen. (e) For Tolerances, see § 51.2544. [68 FR 50683, Aug. 22, 2003]