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7 CFR § 51.1433Chapter I

U.S. Standard

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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. Standard” consists of pecan kernels which meet the following requirements:

(a) For quality:

(1) Well dried;

(2) Moisture content shall not be more than 4.5 percent, unless otherwise specified;

(3) No requirement for fullness of kernel;

(4) No requirement for uniformity of color;

(5) May contain kernels “dark amber” or darker, unless specified to a lighter color classification;

(6) Free from damage by any cause; and

(7) Comply with tolerances for defects (see § 51.1437).

(b) For size:

(1) No uniformity in size; and

(2) Conform to size classification or count specified.

eCFR data current as of: November 6, 2026

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