Jerry,
Uniformity of size refers to the degree of uniformity of the shrimp in the
container to determine their conformity to the declared count. The product
shall be evaluated in the fresh or thawed state for uniformity of size as
follows:
(A) From the adjusted sample unit (all whole, unbroken, undamaged shrimp in
the sample unit) visually select and weigh not more than 10 percent by
count, but not less than one, of the largest shrimp.
(B) Visually select and weigh not more than 10 percent by count, but not
less than one, of the smallest shrimp.
(C) Divide the weight of the large shrimp by the weight of the small shrimp
and the result will be the uniformity ratio.
Source: http://seafood.nmfs.noaa.gov/265SubpartA.htm
Bob
Robert J. Price, Ph.D.
Extension Specialist, Seafood Products
Sea Grant Extension Program
Food Science & Technology
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: 530/752-2194
Fax: 530/752-4759
http://seafood.ucdavis.edu
----- Original Message -----
From: "E. Jerry Oliveras, Laboratory Director & President"
<jerry@anresco.com>
To: <seafood@ucdavis.edu>
Cc: "Cynthia" <Cynthia@anresco.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 10:48 AM
Subject: Uniformity Count in Shrimp
> Can anyone tell me what the term Uniformity Ratio [large/small] means and
> how it is determined for a frozen shrimp in blocks
>
> I understand count per pound and glazing, brokens, etc. but don't get
> uniformity ratio - How does one determine it?
>
> What is Large and what is Small ??
>
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