Products - Almonds
Almonds are one of the most versatile nuts available today. It can be blanched, sliced, slivered, roasted, flavored and even used raw. The almond lends itself well to all types of foods ranging from sweet to savory.
USDA Grades & Sizes
| U.S.D.A. Grades (Effective 3/24/97) | U.S. Fancy | U.S. Extra No. 1 | U.S. No. 1 | U.S. Select Sheller | U.S. Standard Select Sheller | U.S. No. 1 Whole & Broken | U.S. No. 1 Pieces |
| Whole Kernels | - | - | - | - | - | 30% | X |
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Minimum Diameter (in inches) |
- | - | - | - | - | 20/64, UOS | 8/64 |
| Dissimilar | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | X |
| Doubles | 3% | 5% | 15% | 15% | 25% | 35% | X |
| Chip & Scratch | 5% | 5% | 10% | 20% | 35% | X | X |
| Foreign Materials | .05% | .05% | .05% | .1% | .2% | .2% | .2% |
| Particles & Dust | .1% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 15% | X | X |
| Split & Broken | 1% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 15% | X | X |
| Other Defects | 2% | 4% | 5% | 3% | 3% | 5% | 5% |
| Serious Defects | 1% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Undersize | - | - | - | - | - | 5% | 5% |
- No limit established
- Also included in 'Other Defects'
- Includes max. 2% under 20/64 inch.
- Includes max. 5% under 20/64 inch. % also included in 'Chip & Scratch'
- Whole Kernels: Less than 1/8 kernel chipped off.
- Chip & Scratch: More than 1/4 inch in diameter except U.S. Fancy with 1/8 inch in diameter.
- Split & Broken: 7/8 or less of complete whole kernel at least 1/8 inch in diameter.
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Serious Defects: Includes decay, rancidity, insect injury and damage by mold.
- Insect: Insect, web or frass present or definite evidence of feeding.
- Other Defects:
- Gum: More than 1/4 inch in diameter.
- Shriveling: Less than 3/4 pellicle filed.
- Brown Spot: More than 1/8 inch in diameter
- Discoloration: More than 1/2 of surface.
- UOS: Unless Otherwise specified
- 1 U.S. Ton = 907 metric tons
- 1 metric ton = 2204.6 pounds
- 1 pound = 453.6 grams
- 10 oz. = 283.5 grams
| Sample Sizes (pounds) | |||
| Lot Size | 10,000 | 10,000 - 44,000 | + 44,000 |
| Grams Drawn | 2,000 | 4,000 | 6,000 |
| Grams Analyzed | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 |
