Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 339 - OFFICIAL GRADES FOR SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE PACKED IN 15 OZ. OVAL CANS
Part II - DETAILED GRADING
Section 001-339-II-17 - Grades of Canned Maine Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-339-II-17

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. "Fancy Grade" is the quality of canned Maine sardines in tomato sauce that possess an excellent appearance, are practically free from defects, possess excellent color and texture of tomato 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 tomato sauce that possess good appearance, are reasonably free from defects, possess good color and texture of tomato 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 tomato sauce that possess a fair appearance, are fairly free from defects, possess fair color and texture of tomato sauce and fair taste, odor and texture of the sardines and score not less than 60 points when scored in accordance with the scoring system outlined hereinafter. (60 - 78)

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