Pecans
There are five U.S. grades for shelled pecans
- U.S. No. 1 Halves
- U.S. Commercial Halves
- U.S. No. 1 Pieces
- U.S. Commercial Pieces
- Unclassified
Size Description
The size of pecan halves in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications.
| Size Classification (halves) |
# of halves per lbs. |
| Mammoth |
250 or less |
| Junior Mammoth |
251-300 |
| Jumbo |
301-350 |
| Extra Large |
351-450 |
| Large |
451-550 |
| Medium |
551-650 |
| Small (topper) |
651-750 |
| Midget |
751- or more |
The size of pecan pieces in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications.
| Size Classification (pieces) |
Max diameter (will pass through) inch |
Min diameter (will not pass through) inch |
| Mammoth Pieces |
No limitation |
8/16 |
| Extra Large Pieces |
9/16 |
7/16 |
| Halves and Pieces |
No limitation |
5/16 |
| Large Pieces |
8/16 |
5/16 |
| Medium Pieces |
6/16 |
3/16 |
| Small Pieces |
4/16 |
2/16 |
| Midget Pieces |
3/16 |
1/16 |
| Granules |
2/16 |
1/16 |
U.S. Standards for Grades of Pecans
Visit the USDA website or click on the link below:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/standards/pecanshl.pdf
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
Calories: 200
Calories from Fat: 190
|
| Total Fat 21g |
32% |
| Saturated 2g |
10% |
| Trans Fat 0g |
- |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6g |
- |
| Monounsaturated Fat 12g |
- |
| Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
| Sodium 0mg |
0% |
| Potassium 120mg |
0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g |
1% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g |
12% |
| Sugar 1g |
- |
| Protein 3g |
- |
| Iron |
4% |
| Vitamin E |
2% |
| Thiamin |
8% |
| Riboflavin |
2% |
| Niacin |
2% |
| Vitamin B6 |
2% |
| Folate |
0% |
| Pantothenic Acid |
2% |
| Phosophorous |
8% |
| Magnesium |
10% |
| Zinc |
10% |
| Selenium |
2% |
| Copper |
15% |
| Manganese |
60% |
Citation for USADA Data: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 17; 2004.
USDA Food Composition Data: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/Data/
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs. |
Packaging
Ideal storage conditions are below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. At 32 degrees Fahrenheit shelled pecans have a shelf life of 9 months, and in-shell pecans have a shelf life of 12 months.
| Packing |
Case Dimension
L x W x H
(inches) |
Pallet size
40"x48" |
Net Weight/Gross Weight (lbs.) |
30 lbs. Cartons
50 to 60 Cartons per Pallet
|
11-3/16x11-3/16x15-3/16 |
10 Cartons per layer, 5 layers high |
30/31.8 |
