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Grades for natural almonds are voluntary minimum
standards. The almonds industry can supply almonds to
customers’ unique specifications, both in term of
size and grades, based on the intended applications. |
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| USDA Grades |
Whole |
Minimum |
Dissimilar |
Doubles |
Chip& |
Foreign |
Particles |
Split& |
Other |
Serious Defects |
Under
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Kernels |
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Scratch |
Material |
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Broken |
Defects |
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| U.S Fancy |
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5% |
3% |
5% |
0.05% |
0.10% |
1% |
2% |
1% |
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| U.S Extra No.1 |
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5% |
5% |
5% |
0.05% |
0.10% |
1% |
4% |
1.50% |
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| U.S No.1 |
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5% |
15% |
10% |
0.05% |
0.10% |
1% |
5% |
1.50% |
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| U.S Select Sheller Run |
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5% |
15% |
20% |
0.10% |
0.10% |
5% |
3% |
2% |
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| U.S Standard Sheller Run |
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5% |
25% |
35% |
0.20% |
0.10% |
15% |
3% |
2% |
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| U.S No.1 whole & Broken |
30% |
20/64, uos |
5% |
35% |
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0.20% |
0.10% |
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5% |
3% |
5% |
| U.S No.1 Pieces |
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0.20% |
0.10% |
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5% |
3% |
5% |
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No limit established. |
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Also included in“ Other Defects.” |
1 U.S. ton =.907 metric tons. |
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Includes max. 2% under 20/64 inch. |
1 metric ton =2204.6 pounds |
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Includes max. 5% under 20/64 inch. |
1 pound = 453.6 grams |
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also included in “Chip & Scratch.” |
10 oz. =283.5 grams. |
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Lot Size |
10,000 |
10-44,000 |
+44,000 |
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Grams Drawn |
2,000 |
4,000 |
6,000 |
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Grams Analyzed |
1,000 |
2,000 |
3,000 |
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USDA Grading Parameters
| Dissimilar : |
Kernels of different varieties which are dissimilar
in shape and appearance. |
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| Doubles : |
Two kernels developing in one shell. One side
of a double kernel is flat or concave. |
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| Chip and Scratch : |
Loss of kernel skin as a result of mechanical
processing. Greater than 1/8” (3.2mm) in diameter,
it is defined as defect. |
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| Foreign Material : |
Pieces of shell, hulls or other foreign matter
which will not pass through a round opening screen
measuring 8/64” (3.2mm)in diameter. |
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| Split and Broken
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Seven-eighths or less of complete whole kernels
which will not pass through a round opening screen
measuring 8/64”(3.2mm) in diameter. |
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| Other Defects : |
Any defect which materially detracts from the
appearance of the individual kernel, or the edible
or shipping quality of the almonds. The defects
include gum, shrivel, brown spot, discolored, and
chipped and scratched kernels greater than ¼”
(6.4 mm) in diameter. |
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| Serous Defects : |
Any defects which makes a kernel
or piece of kernel unsuitable for human consumption
(includes decay, rancidity, insect injury and damage
by mold). |
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