7 CFR § 51.1436 - Size classifications for pieces.
The size of pecan pieces in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in table 1 to this section. Sizes are measured using a round-hole screen.
(a) Tolerances for size of pieces. In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, tolerances are provided for pieces in a lot which fail to meet the requirements of any size specified. The tolerances, by weight, are as follows:
(1) U.S. Extra Fancy pieces and U.S. Fancy pieces. Not more than 15 percent of the lot may fall outside of the size range in Table 1 to this section. Further, not more than 1 percent of the pieces, excluding Topping Pieces and Granules, may pass through an eight sixty-fourths of an inch round hole screen.
(2) U.S. Choice pieces. Not more than 20 percent of the lot may fall outside of the size range in Table 1 to this section. Further, not more than 2 percent of the pieces, excluding Topping Pieces and Granules, may pass through an eight sixty-fourths of an inch round hole screen.
(3) U.S. Standard pieces. Not more than 25 percent of the lot may fall outside of the size range in table 1 to this section. Further, not more than 2 percent of the pieces, excluding Topping Pieces and Granules, may pass through an eight sixty-fourths of an inch round hole screen.
(b) [Reserved]
Table 1 to § 51.1436
| Size classification | Maximum diameter
(will pass through round opening of the following diameter) |
Minimum diameter
(will not pass through round opening of the following diameter) |
|---|---|---|
| Extra-Large Pieces | No limitation |
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| Large Pieces |
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| Halves and Pieces | No limitation |
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| Medium Pieces |
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| Small Pieces |
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| Topping Pieces |
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| Granules |
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In lieu of the size classifications in this table, the size of pieces in a lot may be specified in terms of minimum diameter, or as a range described in terms of minimum and maximum diameters expressed in sixty-fourths of an inch.