USDA grades for natural almonds are voluntary minimum standards. The California Almond industry can supply almonds to customers’ unique specifications, both in terms of sizes and grades, based on the intended applications. USDA grades establish tolerances for …

Fragments of almond kernels or other material that will pass through a round-opening screen measuring 8/64" (3.2mm) in diameter. SpLIt & bRoken Seven-eighths or less of complete whole kernels that will not pass through a round-opening screen measuring 8/64" (3.2mm) in diameter. otheR DeFeCtS Any defect that materially detracts from the

Aug 7, 2022 · What are SSR almonds? SSR – is the USDA grade descriptor and stands for “ Select Sheller Run .” This is a mid-quality grade descriptor that allows for a slightly higher tolerance of defects such as chips and scratches.

U.S. Extra No. 1 consists of shelled almonds of similar varietal characteristics which are whole, clean and well dried, and which are free from decay, rancidity, insect injury, foreign material, doubles, split or broken kernels, particles and dust, and free from damage caused by chipped and scratched kernels, mold, gum, shriveling, brown spot or...

USDA grades for natural almonds are voluntary minimum standards. The California almond industry can supply almonds to customers’ unique specifications, both in terms of sizes and grades, based on the intended applications.

Aug 10, 2023 · Our Organic Almonds Nonpareil SSR 30/32 are natural, whole almonds grown in California that have been produced using CCOF-certified and OMRI-certified farming guidelines. They have undergone steam pasteurization and are gluten-free, vegan, and Kosher.

"U.S. Fancy" consists of shelled almonds of similar varietal characteristics which are whole, clean and well dried, and which are free from decay, rancidity, insect injury, foreign material, doubles, split or broken kernels, particles and dust, and free from injury caused by chipped and scratched kernels, and free from damage caused by mold, gum...

True California selects almonds that are "US No. 1 Supreme" or higher. Most almonds sold in the US are of a lesser grade called "Standard Sheller Run" (SSR). This grade contain more chips, splits, foreign material, and other defects.