Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 337 - OFFICIAL GRADES FOR SARDINES IN OIL PACKED IN 1/4 SIZE CANS (128.5 ML. WATER CAPACITY) AND GRADES FOR SARDINES IN OIL PACKED IN 3 1/4 OZ. CANS (103.2 ML. WATER CAPACITY)
Part II - DETAILED GRADING
Section 001-337-II-12 - The Grade

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules § 001-337-II-12

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

The grade of canned sardines is ascertained by considering in conjunction with the requirements of the respective grade, the respective ratings for the factors of Absence of Defects, Odor, Taste, and Texture. The relative importance of each factor scored is expressed numerically on the scale of 100. The maximum number of points that may be given each factor is:

Factors Points

1. Top Appearance - - - - - - - - - - - 45

2. Odor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15

3. Taste- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30

4. Texture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10

Maximum number of points - - 100

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