Or. Admin. R. 603-051-0320 - Definitions
As used in OAR 603-051-0305 to 603-051-0325:
(1) "Similar Type" means that the kernels are
of the same general type and appearance (i.e., kernels of the round type shall
not be mixed with those of the long type). Color of the kernels shall not be
considered since there is often a marked difference in skin color of kernels of
similar type.
(2) "Well Dried"
means that the kernels are firm and crisp, not containing more than six percent
moisture.
(3) "Clean" means
practically free from plainly visible adhering dirt or other foreign
material.
(4) "Foreign Material"
means any substance other than the filbert kernel, or portions of kernels.
Loose skins, pellicles, or corky tissue which have become separated from the
kernel shall not be considered as foreign material, provided that this material
does not exceed .02 of one percent by weight.
(5) "Damage" means any specific defect
described in this section, or an equally objectionable variation of any one of
these defects, or any other defect or any combination of defects, which
materially detracts from the appearance of the edible or marketing quality of
the individual portion of the kernel or of the lot as a whole. The following
defects shall be considered as damage:
(a)
"Chafing or scraping" means that more than 1/8 of the surface is
affected;
(b) "Shriveling" means
the kernel is materially shrunken, wrinkled, and tough;
(c) "Deformity" means that the kernel is
deformed to the extent that the appearance is materially affected;
(d) "Internal flesh discoloration" means any
black discoloration within the kernel. The natural brown stain which occurs
within the internal cavity of some types of kernels shall not be considered
damage.
(6) "Serious
Damage" means any specific defects described in this section or an equally
objectionable variation of any of these defects, or any other defect, or any
combination of defects, which seriously detracts from the appearance or the
edible marketing quality of the individual portion of kernel or of the lot as a
whole. The following defects shall be considered as serious damage:
(a) "Serious shriveling" means that the
kernel is seriously shrunken, wrinkled, and tough;
(b) "Broken kernels" means portions of
kernels of which an estimated 1/4 or more of the original entire kernel has
been broken off;
(c) "Moldy" means
that there is a visible growth of mold either on the outside or inside of the
kernel;
(d) "Rancidity" means that
the kernel is noticeably rancid to the taste. An oily appearance of the flesh
does not necessarily indicate a rancid condition;
(e) "Decay" means that any portion of the
kernel is decomposed;
(f) "Insect
injury" means that the insect, frass, or web is present, or the kernel or
portion of kernel shows definite evidence of insect feeding.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 561 & ORS 632
Stats. Implemented: ORS 632.900 - ORS 632.980
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