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Whole Kernels
USDA Kernel Grading Specifications*
Whole Kernels
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Grade Factors
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U.S.
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U.S.
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U.S.
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(tolerances by weight)
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Fancy
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Extra #1
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#1
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Percentages
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Percentages
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Percentages
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1. Damage
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2.0
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2.5
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3.0
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2. Serious damage
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1.5
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2.0
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2.5
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- Maximum Insect damage
allowed in 2.
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0.3
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0.4
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0.5
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3. Foreign Materials
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0.03
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0.05
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0.10
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- Paramount Farms internal specifications for U.S. fancy is one piece in 500 lbs.
maximum.
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*“Proposed United States Standards for Grades 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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Net Wt
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25 Lbs. (11.34 Kg)
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Shipping Wt.
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26.52 Lbs.
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Carton Dimensions:
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Length
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15-3/4″
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Depth
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7-11/16″
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Width
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11-3/4″
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Cu. Ft.
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0.82
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Standard Truckload/Piggyback
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Cartons
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1,680
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Pallets (if not floor loaded)
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20
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Net Wt./Lbs.
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42,000
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20′ Export Container
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Cartons/Floor Loaded
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1,080
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Net Wt./Lbs.
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27,000
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40′ Export Container
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Cartons/Floor Loaded
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1,720
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Net Wt./Lbs.
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43,000
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