Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 333 - OFFICIAL GRADES FOR SARDINES PACKED IN LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE IN 1/14 SIZE CANS (128.5 ML. WATER CAPACITY). PART I (CONDENSED GRADING) - PART II (DETAILED GRADING)
Part I - CONDENSED GRADING
Section 001-333-I-2 - Grades of Canned Maine Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce

A. "Fancy Grade" is the quality of canned Maine sardines packed in Louisiana Hot Sauce that possess an excellent appearance, are practically free from defects, possess excellent color of Louisiana Hot Sauce and excellent taste, odor and texture of sardines and score not less than 89 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined hereinafter. (89-100)

B. "Extra Standard Grade" is the quality of canned Maine sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce that possess good appearance, are reasonably free from defects, possess good color of Louisiana Hot Sauce and good taste, odor and texture of the sardines and score not less than 79 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined hereinafter. (79-88)

C. "Standard Grade" is the quality of canned Maine sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce that possess a fair appearance, are fairly free from defects, possess fair color of Louisiana Hot Sauce and fair taste, odor and texture of the sardines and score not less than 70 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined hereinafter. (70-78)

Lots not in compliance with above average scores shall be graded under Part II (Detailed Grading).