7 CFR § 51.1440 - Half-kernel (Halves).

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# 51.1440 Half-kernel (Halves).

*Half-kernel (Halves)* means one of the separated halves of an entire pecan kernel with not more than one-fourth of its original volume missing, exclusive of the portion which formerly connected the two halves of the kernel.