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-.14 - Kernel Color Classification for Pecans in the Shell
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-7-7-.14
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) The skin color of pecan kernels may be described in terms of the color classifications provided in this section. When the color of kernels in a lot generally conforms to the "light" or "light amber" classification, that color classification may be used to describe the lot in connection with the grade.
(a) "Light"
means that the outer surface of the kernel is mostly golden color or lighter,
with not more than 25 percent of the outer surface darker than golden, none of
which is darker than light brown.
(b) "Light amber" means that more than 25
percent of the outer surface of the kernel is light brown, with not more than
25 percent of the outer surface darker than light brown, none of which is
darker than medium brown.
(c)
"Amber" means that more than 25 percent of the outer surface of the kernel is
medium brown, with not more than 26 percent of the outer surface darker than
medium brown, none of which is darker than dark brown (very dark brown or
blackish-brown discoloration).
(d)
"Dark amber" means that more than 25 percent of the outer surface of the kernel
is dark brown, with not more than 25 percent of the outer surface darker than
dark brown (very dark brown or blackish-brown discoloration).
Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-1et seq.
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