Deductions are not made for overall deviations in length or width up to inch. Uniformity is measured by the combined weight of the two heaviest portions divided by the combined weight of the two lightest portions in the sample. No deductions are made for weight ratios less than 1.2. Cooked state means the state of the product after being cooked in accordance with the instructions accompanying the product. After cooking, allow the fish portions to drain 15 seconds and place them on a paper napkin or towel to absorb excess oil.
Distortion is measured as the greatest deviation from the long axis.
Deductions are not made for deviations of less than inch. Breaks in the coating are objectionable bare spots through which the fish flesh is plainly visible. Lumps are objectionable outcroppings of breading on the portion surface. Ridges are projections of excess breading at the edges of the portions. Depressions are objectionable visible voids or shallow areas that are lightly covered by breading.