U.S. Choice
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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“U.S. Choice” consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements:
(a) Free from loose extraneous or foreign material.
(b) Shells are:
(1) Fairly uniform in color; and
(2) Free from damage by any cause.
(c) Kernels are:
(1) Not poorly developed;
(2) Well cured;
(3) Moisture content shall be not more than 6 percent, unless otherwise specified;
(4) Fairly uniform in color;
(5) Not darker than “amber,” unless specified to a lighter color classification; and
(6) Free from damage by any cause.
(d) For tolerances see § 51.1406.
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