Grade designation

Special characteristics

 

Moisture, Percent by mass

Total ash, per- cent by mass

Acid insoluble ash, percent by mass

Alcohlic acidity, percent by mass

Protein, percent by mass

Crude fibre, percent by mass

 

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Special

8.0

2.0

0.20

0.10

20.0

1.5

Standard

10. 0

3.0

0.40

0.12

16.0

2.0

General

12.0

4.0

0.60

0.15

12.0

3.0

  • of uniform color and size;
  • having characteristic taste, smell and flavour associated with the product;
  • free from insect infestations, live insect , dead insects, insect fragments, mould or mites, and larvae;
  • free from rodent hair and excreta;
  • free from fermented and musty odour, rancidity or any objectionable odour;
  • free from dirt, extraneous matter (including added colours) or any other adulterants;
  • free from any fungal or bacteria contamination; and
  • free from preservatives, flavoring agents and other food additives.