NONPAREIL SHELL: Soft shell light color, high suture opening NUT: Medium, flat shape, smooth surface |
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CARMEL SHELL: Soft shell, good shell integrity, fair suture opening NUT: Medium, narrow shape, slightly wrinkled surface |
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SHELL: Semi-hard shell, light color, smooth surface, low suture opening NUT: Short plump shape, wrinkled surface |
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MISSION SHELL: Hard shell, good shell integrity, no suture opening NUT: Small, short wide shape, dark brown |
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MONTEREY SHELL: Hard shell, smooth surface, low suture opening NUT: Large, long narrow shape |
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FRITZ SHELL: Semi-hard shell, good shell integrity NUT: Small, medium plump shape, fairly |
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PEERLESS SHELL: Hard shell, good shell integrity NUT: Medium, wide shape, fairly wrinkled surface |
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USDA Grading
USDA Parameters