7 CFR § 51.1431 - U.S. Fancy.

“U.S. Fancy” consists of pecan kernels which meet the following requirements:

(a) For quality:

(1) Well dried;

(2) Moisture content shall not be more than 4.5 percent, unless otherwise specified;

(3) Fairly well developed;

(4) Uniform in color;

(5) Not darker than “light amber,” unless specified to a lighter color classification;

(6) Free from damage by any cause; and

(7) Comply with tolerances for defects (see § 51.1437).

(b) For size:

(1) Uniform in size; and

(2) Conform to size classification or count specified.