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USDA In-Shell Grading Specification*
| In-shell | ||||
| Grade Factors | U.S. Fancy |
U.S. Extra #1 |
U.S. #1 |
U.S. Select |
| External (shell) defects (tolerances by weight) |
Percentages | |||
| 1. Non-split and | ||||
| not split on suture | 2 |
3 |
6 |
10 |
| a. Maximum non-splits | 2 |
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| allowed in 1. | 1 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| 2. Adhering hull material | 1 |
12 |
1 |
2 |
| 3. Light Stained | 7 | 25 | N/A | |
| a. Maximum dark stain | 3 | |||
| allowed in 3. | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4. Damage by other means | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 5. Less than 26/64 inch (10.32mm) in diameter | ||||
| a. Small size | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| b. Med., Large, X-large | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other defects (tolerances by weight) |
Percentages | |||
| 1. Shell pieces and blanks | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| a. Maximum blanks | ||||
| allowed in 1. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2. Foreign material (no glass, metal or live insects | ||||
| shall be permitted) | .25 | .25 | .25 | .25 |
| 3. Particles and dust | .25 | .25 | .25 | .25 |
| 4. Loose meats | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Internal (kernel) defects (tolerances by weight) |
Percentages | |||
| 1. Damage |
3 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2. Serious damage | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| a. Insect damage | ||||
| incl. 2. | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total internal defects shall not exceed |
4 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| All products are Kosher¨and Halal certified. *”Proposed United States Standards for Grade of Pistachio Nuts” submitted to USDA July, 1998 for approval. Adopted by industry and implemented September 1, 1998. |
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Shipping Information |
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| 25 Lbs Cartons
Pistachios, Roasted Net Wt. 25 Lbs. (11.34 Kg) Shipping Wt. 26.80 Lbs. Carton Dimensions: L-15-3/8”, W-11-3/8”, D-9-1/2:, Cu.Ft. .96 |
|
| Pallet Configuration-25 LB. Carton | Net Wt./Lbs. |
| 80 Cartons 10 Cartons per layer, 8 layers high |
2,000 |
| Standard Truckload/Piggyback |
Net Wt./Lbs. |
| 1,680 Cartons 20 Pallets or Floor Loaded |
42,000 |
| 20’ Export Container 1,080 Cartons/Floor Loaded |
27,000 |
| 40’ Export Container 1,720 Cartons/Floor Loaded |
43,000 |
| 50 Lbs Cartons
Pistachios, Raw Net Wt. 50 Lbs. (22.68 Kg) Shipping Wt. 52.86 Lbs. Carton Dimensions: L-15-7/8”, W-8-9/16”, D-23-1/4:, Cu.Ft. 1.83 |
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| Pallet Configuration-50 LB. Carton | Net Wt./Lbs. |
| 40 Cartons 5 Cartons per layer, 8 layers high |
2,000 |
| Standard Truckload/Piggyback | Net Wt./Lbs. |
| 840 Cartons 20 Pallets or Floor Loaded |
42,000 |
| 20’ Export Container 520 Cartons/Floor Loaded |
43,000 |
| 40' Export Container 860 Cartons/Floor Loaded |
42,000 |
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