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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These standardized words or terms are used to describe tobacco quality and to assist in interpreting grade specifications. Tobacco attributes or characteristics which constitute quality are designated as elements of quality. The range within each element is expressed by the use of words or terms designated as degrees. These several degrees are arranged to show their relative value, but the actual value of each degree varies with type, group, and grade.
Elements Degrees Maturity Immature Underripe Mature Ripe. Body Thin Medium Heavy. Leaf structure Close Firm Open. Leaf surface Rough Crepy Smooth. Oil Lean Oily Rich. Finish Dull Normal Clear. Color intensity Pale Moderate Deep. Elasticity Inelastic Semielastic Elastic. Width Narrow Normal Spready. Uniformity (1) (1) (1). Injury tolerance (1) (1) (1). 1 Expressed in percentage.
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