Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 001-336-II-17 - Grades of Canned Maine Sardines in Tomato SauceA. "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)01-001 C.M.R. ch. 336, § II-17