Georgia Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans

(1) Georgia No. 1 Halves consist of pecan half kernels which meet the following requirements: (a) For quality: Well dried; fairly well developed, fairly uniform in color; not darker than "amber" skin color; free from damage or serious damage by any cause; free from pieces of shell, center wall and foreign material; and comply with tolerances for defects (see Rule 40-7-7-.08). (b) For size: Halves are fairly uniform in size; halves conform to size classification or count specified; and comply with tolerances for pieces, particles, and dust (see Rule 40-7-7-.06). (2) Georgia No. 1 Halves and Pieces. The requirements for this grade are the same as those for Georgia No. 1 Halves except: (a) For size: At least 50 percent, by weight, are half kernels; both halves and pieces will not pass through a 5/16 inch round opening; and comply with tolerances for undersize. (See Table III.) (3) Georgia No. 1 Pieces. The requirements for this grade are the same as those for Georgia No. 1 Halves except: (a) For quality: No requirement for uniformity of color. (b) For size: No requirement for percentage of half kernels; conform to any size classification or other size description specified; and comply with applicable tolerances for off size. (See Table III). (4) Georgia Commercial Halves. The requirements for this grade are the same as those for Georgia No. 1 Halves except: (a) For quality: No requirement for uniformity of color; and increased tolerances for defects. (See Rule 40-7-7-.08). (b) For size: No requirement for uniformity of size. (5) Georgia Commercial Halves and Pieces. The requirements for this grade are the same as those for Georgia No. 1 Halves and Pieces except: (a) For quality: No requirement for uniformity of color; and increased tolerances for defects. (See Rule 40-7-748.) (6) Georgia Commercial Pieces. The requirements this grade are the same as those for Georgia. No. 1 Pieces except for: (a) Increased tolerances for defects. (See Rule 40-7-7-.08.) Authority: Ga. L. 1956 as amended; Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Sess. p. 332; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-1 et seq. History. Original Rule entitled "Sale of Oysters" was F. June 30, 1965. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Georgia Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996.