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7 CFR 29.2601: Elements of quality and degrees of each element.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 7—Agriculture
- Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture
- CHAPTER I—AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (STANDARDS, INSPECTIONS, MARKETING PRACTICES), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- SUBCHAPTER A—COMMODITY STANDARDS AND CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS
- PART 29—TOBACCO INSPECTION
- Subpart C—Standards
Tobacco attributes or characteristics which constitute quality are designated as elements of quality. The range within each element is expressed by words or terms designated as degrees. These degrees are arranged to show their relative value and are used in determining the quality of tobacco. The actual value of each degree varies with group.
Elements Degrees
Body Thin Medium Heavy.
Maturity Immature Mature Ripe.
Leaf structure Close Firm Open.
Oil Lean Oily Rich.
Elasticity Inelastic Semielastic Elastic.
Strength Weak Normal Strong.
Finish Dull Clear Bright.
Color intensity Pale Moderate Deep.
Width Narrow Normal Spready.
Uniformity......Expressed in percentages.
Injury tolerance...Expressed in percentages.
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