Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 336 - OFFICIAL GRADES FOR SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE PACKED IN 1/4 SIZE CAN (128.5 ML. WATER CAPACITY) AND GRADES FOR SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE PACKED IN 3 1/4 OZ. SIZE CANS (103.2 ML. WATER CAPACITY)
Part I - CONDENSED GRADING
Section 001-336-I-5 - Ascertaining the Grade

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules § 001-336-I-5

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

The grade of canned Maine sardines in tomato sauce is ascertained by considering in conjunction with the requirements of the respective grade, the respective ratings for the factors Absence of Defects, Color and Texture of the Tomato Sauce, Odor, Taste and Texture of the fish. The maximum number of points that may be given each factor is:

Factors Points

1. Tomato Sauce Color - - - - - - - - - 15

2. Tomato Sauce Texture - - - - - - - - 15

3. Absence of Defects - - - - - - - - - 30

4. Taste and Odor of Drained Fish- - - 30

5. Texture of Drained Fish - - - - - - 10

Maximum number of points - - 100

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