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-13 - Grades of Canned Maine Sardines in Oil
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. "Fancy Grade" is the quality of canned Maine sardines in oil that possess excellent appearance, are practically free from defects, possess excellent odor, taste and texture, and score not less than 89 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this section (89 to 100).
B. "Extra Standard Grade" is the quality of canned Maine sardines in oil that possess a good appearance, are reasonably free from defects, possess good odor, taste and texture, and score not less than 79 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this section (79 to 88).
C. "Standard Grade" is the quality of canned Maine sardines in oil that possess a fair appearance, are fairly free from defect, possess fair odor, taste and texture, and score not less than 60 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined in this section (60 to 78).
