SIZES: 18/20, 21/25, 26/30
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TYPE: U.S. Fancy
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TYPE: U.S. Extra #1
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TYPE: Artificially Opened
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USDA In-Shell Grading Specifications
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U.S. Fancy
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U.S. Extra No. 1
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External (shell) Defects
(tolerances by weight)
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Percentages
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(a) Non-split and not split on suture
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2
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3
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(1) Non-split included in (a)
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1
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2
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(b) Adhering hull material
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1
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1
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(c) Light stained
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7
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12
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(1) Dark stained, included in (c)
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2
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3
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(d) Damage by other means (DBOM)
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1
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1
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(e) Total External Defects
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9
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16
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(f) Undersized (Less than 30/64 in diameter)
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5
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5
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Internal (kernel) Defects
(tolerances by weight)
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Percentages
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(a) Damage
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3
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6
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(b) Serious Damage (Minor Insect or Vertebrate Injury, Mold, Rancid, Decay)
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3
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4
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(1) Insect Damage, included in (b)
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1
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2
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(c) Total Internal Defects
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4
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8
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Other Defects
(tolerances by weight)
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Percentages
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(a) Shell pieces and Blanks
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2
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2
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(1) Blanks, included in (a)
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1
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1
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(b) Foreign material (No glass, metal or live insects shall be permitted)
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0.25
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0.25
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(c) Particles and Dust
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0.25
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0.25
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(d) Loose kernels
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4
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5
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All products are Kosher¨and Halal certified.
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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
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Pallet Configuration-25 LB. Carton
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Net Wt./Lbs.
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80 Cartons
10 Cartons per layer, 8 layers high
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2,000
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Standard Truckload/Piggyback
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Net Wt./Lbs.
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1,680 Cartons
20 Pallets or Floor Loaded
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42,000
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20′ Export Container
1,020 Cartons/Floor Loaded
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25,500
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40′ Export Container
1,680 Cartons/Floor Loaded
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42,000
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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
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Net Wt./Lbs.
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40 Cartons
5 Cartons per layer, 8 layers high
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2,000
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Standard Truckload/Piggyback
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Net Wt./Lbs.
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840 Cartons
20 Pallets or Floor Loaded
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42,000
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20′ Export Container
520 Cartons/Floor Loaded
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26,000
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40′ Export Container
860 Cartons/Floor Loaded
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43,000
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*Paramount Farms offers a variety of packaging configurations including tri-wall
totes and nylon tote bags. Additional information available on request.
In-Shell Pistachios Information Sheet
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