Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-7 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PECANS
Rule 40-7-7-.04 - Georgia Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-7-7-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Georgia No. 1 Halves consist of pecan half kernels which meet the following requirements:

(a) For quality: Well dried; fairly well developed, fairly uniform in color; not darker than "amber" skin color; free from damage or serious damage by any cause; free from pieces of shell, center wall and foreign material; and comply with tolerances for defects (see Rule 40-7-7-.08).

(b) For size: Halves are fairly uniform in size; halves conform to size classification or count specified; and comply with tolerances for pieces, particles, and dust (see Rule 40-7-7-.06).

(2) Georgia No. 1 Halves and Pieces. The requirements for this grade are the same as those for Georgia No. 1 Halves except:

(a) For size: At least 50 percent, by weight, are half kernels; both halves and pieces will not pass through a 5/16 inch round opening; and comply with tolerances for undersize. (See Table III.)

(3) Georgia No. 1 Pieces. The requirements for this grade are the same as those for Georgia No. 1 Halves except:

(a) For quality: No requirement for uniformity of color.

(b) For size: No requirement for percentage of half kernels; conform to any size classification or other size description specified; and comply with applicable tolerances for off size. (See Table III).

(4) Georgia Commercial Halves. The requirements for this grade are the same as those for Georgia No. 1 Halves except:

(a) For quality: No requirement for uniformity of color; and increased tolerances for defects. (See Rule 40-7-7-.08).

(b) For size: No requirement for uniformity of size.

(5) Georgia Commercial Halves and Pieces. The requirements for this grade are the same as those for Georgia No. 1 Halves and Pieces except:

(a) For quality: No requirement for uniformity of color; and increased tolerances for defects. (See Rule 40-7-748.)

(6) Georgia Commercial Pieces. The requirements this grade are the same as those for Georgia. No. 1 Pieces except for:

(a) Increased tolerances for defects. (See Rule 40-7-7-.08.)

Ga. L. 1956 as amended; Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Sess. p. 332; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-1et seq.

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