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Products
| Grades | Sizes
& Varieties | Packaging
USDA
Grades
Fisher
Nut almonds are available in an assortment of USDA grades.
In addition to the standard USDA grades, we offer product
packed to the buyer’s specification and confectionery
grades.
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U.S.D.A
Grades
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Whole
Kernels
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Dissimilar
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Doubles
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Chip/Scratch
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Foreign
Material
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Particals/
Dust
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Split/
Broken
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Other
Defects
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Serious
Defects
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| Extra
No. 1 |
-
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5%
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5%
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5%
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.05%
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.1%
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1%
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4%
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1.5%
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| U.S.
No. 1 Supreme |
-
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5%
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15%
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10%
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.05%
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.1%
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1%
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5%
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1.5%
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| U.S.
Select Sheller Run |
-
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5%
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15%
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20%
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.1%
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.1%
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5%
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3%
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2%
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| U.S.
Standard Sheller Run |
-
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5%
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25%
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35%
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.2%
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.1%
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15%
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3%
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2%
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| U.S.
No. 1 Whole & Broken |
30%
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5%
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35%
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x
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.2%
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.1%
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x
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5%
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3%
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| U.S.
No. 1 Pieces |
x
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x
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x
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x
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.2%
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.1%
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x
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5%
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3%
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Chip & Scratch:More than 1/4 inch in diameter (aggregate).
Split & Broken:7/8 or less of complete whole kernel at
least 1/8 inch in diameter.
Serious Defects:Includes decay,rancidity,insect injury and
damage by mold.
Other Defects:Includes gum,shriveling,brown spot and discoloration.
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