(Table M Specific Defect Codes (cont.)
D14. Soured
D15. Putrid
D16. Rancid
D17. Acidic/vinegary
D18. Loss of spice or product aroma
D19. Ammonia
D20. Other, describe
E.
Flavor Changes.
E1.
Loss of flavor (flat, bland, etc.)
E2.
Chemical flavor (solvent-like, plastic-like, etc.)
E3. Medicinal (vitamin-like)
E4.
Excessively salty
E5. Oxidized (hay-like)
E6.
Bitter
E7.
Burnt
E8.
Soapy (hydrolytic rancidity)
E9.
Musty, moldy
E10. Rancid
E11. Stale
E12. Fermented
E13. Earthy
E14. Tar, acidic
E15. Overripe
E16. Green (not ripe)
E17. Tobacco
E18. Sweet (perfume-like)
E19. Metallic
E20. Overprocessed/scorched
E21. Canned
E22. Putrid
E23. Sour
E24. Other, describe
F.
Appearance Changes.
F1.
Darkened
F2.
Bloomed, blotchy (e.g., chocolate)
F3.
Oily, oiled-off (Partial disintegration of an oil in water emulsion whereby a
film, pockets, or droplets of oil form on the surface of the product or within the product.)
F4.
Off-color (e.g., pink, off-white, reddish, green)
F5.
Foreign Material affecting wholesomeness
F6.
Other, describe
Table 4-13. Specific defect codes.
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