Southern Peas for Processing Grades and Standards

Grades of Southern Peas for Processing

  1. U.S. No. 1 consists of southern peas which are free from extraneous material. The pods are at least fairly well matured but not excessively mature, and are fairly fresh and free from decay. The seeds are of similar varietal characteristics, free from sting scars, insects, insect eggs and decay, and free from damage caused by discoloration, splits, cracked skins or other means. Fifty percent or more, by weight, of the seeds of light colored seeded varieties in this grade have at least a tinge of green (see §51.3590).
  2. U.S. No. 2 consists of southern peas which are free from extraneous material. The pods are at least fairly well matured and free from decay. The seeds are of similar varietal characteristics, free from sting scars, insects, insect eggs and decay, and free from damage caused by discoloration, splits, cracked skins or other means (see §51.3590)

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