Elements of quality and degrees of each element
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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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 Broad. Uniformity. Expressed in percentages. Injury tolerance. Expressed in percentages.
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