7 CFR § 51.2284 - Size classification.

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# 51.2284 Size classification.

The following classifications are provided to describe the size of any lot: “Halves”, “Pieces and Halves”, “Pieces” or “Small Pieces”. The size of portions of kernels in the lot shall conform to the requirements of the specified classification as defined below:

(a) *Halves.* Lot consists of 85 percent or more, by weight, half kernels, and the remainder three-fourths half kernels. (See § 51.2285.)

(b) *Pieces and halves.* Lot consists of 20 percent or more, by weight, half kernels, and the remainder portions of kernels that cannot pass through a sieve with 
24/64 inch round openings. When a lot exceeds this minimum requirement, the actual percentage of halves may be specified. (See § 51.2285.)

(c) *Pieces.* Lot consists of portions of kernels that cannot pass through a sieve with 
24/64 inch round openings. (See § 51.2285.)

(d) *Small pieces.* Lot consists of portions of kernels that pass through a sieve with 
24/64 inch round openings, but that cannot pass through a sieve with 
8/64 inch round openings. When desired, the actual size ranges within such size ranges may be specified. (See § 51.2285.)