Grades.

(a) “U.S. Fancy,” “U.S. Extra No. 1,” and “U.S. No. 1” consist of pistachio kernels which meet the following requirements: (1) Well dried, or very well dried when specified in connection with the grade. (2) Free from: (i) Foreign material, including in-shell nuts, shells, or shell fragments. (3) Free from damage by: (i) Immature kernels; (ii) Kernel spotting; and (iii) Other defects. (4) Free from serious damage by: (i) Mold; (ii) Minor insect or vertebrate injury; (iii) Insect damage; (iv) Rancidity; (v) Decay; and, (vi) Other defects. (5) Unless otherwise specified, kernels shall meet the size classification of Jumbo Whole Kernels (See § 51.2559). (b) [Reserved] [68 FR 50685, Aug. 22, 2003]