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]
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 |
32/64 inch.
|
Large Pieces |
32/64 inch |
24/64 inch.
|
Halves and Pieces | No limitation |
20/64 inch.
|
Medium Pieces |
24/64 inch |
16/64 inch.
|
Small Pieces |
16/64 inch |
12/64 inch.
|
Topping Pieces |
12/64 inch |
8/64 inch.
|
Granules |
8/64 inch |
4/64 inch.
|