In a Nut Shell

Characteristics and Health Benefits of Pecans

  • Appearance: Light, Light amber to amber
  • Texture: Firm, crunchy
  • Flavor: Rich, long lasting, versatile
  • Aroma: Sweet
  • Nutrition:
    • Pecans are a natural high quality source of protein
    • Pecans contain natural antioxidants; Pecans are ranked highest in antioxidants among all nuts
    • Pecans are naturally sodium-free, have no cholesterol, and contain no very few carbohydrates
    • Pecans are high in monounsaturated fat, low in saturated fat and contain no Trans fat
    • Excellent source of Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, several B Vitamins and Zinc

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Pecan Grades

  • Fancy Grade – Golden color, no defects
  • Choice Grade – Darker than fancy, no defects
  • Standard Grade – Harvest green (fuzzy kernels), mottled color, shriveled ends, etc.

Pecan Sizing Chart – Shelled Pecan Portfolio and Classifications

 Mammoth Halves

200-250 count per / lb.

440-550 per kg.

 Junior Mammoth Halves

251-300 count per / lb.

551-660 per kg.

 Jumbo Halves

301-350 count per / lb.

661-770 per kg.

 Extra Large Halves

351-400 count per / lb.

771-990 per kg.
 
Large Halves

451-550 count per / lb.

991-1200 per kg.

Medium Halves

551-650 count per / lb.

1201-1430 per kg.

Topper Halves

651-800 count per / lb.

1431-1760 per kg.

Mammoth Pieces

over 9/19″ screen

over 14.3mm

     
Extra Large Pieces

Through 9/16″ over

8/16″

Thru 14.3mm over

12.7mm

Large Pieces

Through 8/16″ over

6/16″

Thru 12.7mm over

9.5mm

Large / Medium Pieces

Through 6/16″ over

5/16″

Thru 9.5mm over

7.9mm

 Medium Pieces

Through 5/16″ over

4/16″

Thru 7.9mm over

6.4mm
   
Small Pieces

Through 4/16″ over

3/16″

Thru 6.4mm over

4.8mm

Midget Pieces

Through 3/16″ over

2/16″

Thru 4.8mm over

3.2mm

Granules

Through 2/16″ over

1/16″

Thru 3.2mm over

1.6mm

 Meal

Through 1/16″

Thru 1.6mm

Round Hole Screen

Pecan pieces are sized over round hole screens expressed in 1/64″ of an inch.

Pecan Halves

Sized by count per pound

Organic Pecans 

Debbie Roy Brokerage Company, Inc. mandates and sells “Certified 100% Organic Pecans”.

Sizes and Grades Are Available Upon Request