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USDA Standard
Grades for Lentils:
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Grade
#1
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Grade
#2
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Grade
#3
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General
Appearance:
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The special grade off color may be applied after
the removal of total defects.
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%
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%
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%
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Moisture
(1):
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18.0
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18.0
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18.0
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Total
Defects:
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3.0
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5.0
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7.0
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Total
Damaged:
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3.0
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5.0
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7.0
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Foreign
material:
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2.0
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4.0
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6.0
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Total
(Stones):
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0.5
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1.0
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2.0
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Stones:
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0.2
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0.4
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0.6
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Contrasting
Classes (2):
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0.5
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1.0
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2.0
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Classes
That Blend (3):
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5.0
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10.0
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15.0
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