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-.06 - Size Classifications for Shelled Halves
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-7-7-.06
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) The size of pecan halves in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in Table I.
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TABLE I Size Classifications for Pecan Halves |
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Size classifications for halves |
Number of halves per pound |
|
Georgia Grands |
200 or less |
|
Mammoth |
251 - 300 |
|
Junior Mammoth |
251-300 |
|
Jumbo |
301-350 |
|
Extra large |
351-450 |
|
Large |
451-550 |
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Medium |
551-650 |
|
Small (topper) |
651-750 |
|
Extra Small |
751 or More |
(a) The number
of halves per pound shall be based upon the weight of half kernels after all
pieces, particles and dust, shell, center wall, and foreign material have been
removed.
(b) In lieu of the size
classifications in Table I, the size of pecan halves in a lot may be specified
in terms of the number of halves or a range of numbers of halves per pound. For
example, "400" or "600 - 700".
(c)
Tolerance for count per pound: In order to allow for variations incident to
proper sizing, a tolerance shall be permitted as follows:
1. When an exact number of halves per pound
is specified, the actual count per pound may vary not more than 5 percent from
the specified number; and
2. When
any size classification shown in Table I or a range in count per pound is
specified, no tolerance shall be allowed for counts outside of the specified
range.
(d) Tolerances for
pieces, particles, and dust. In order to allow for variations incident to
proper sizing and handling, not more than 15 percent, by weight, of any lot may
consist of pieces, particles, and dust: Provided, that no more than one-third
of this amount, or 5 percent, shall be allowed for portions less than one-half
of a complete half kernel, including not more than 1 percent for particles and
dust.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. § 26-2-1 et seq.
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