LPT 312: Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology (1+1)

PRIME QUALITY (PQ)

Grade I

• The casings shall
  • Be of natural colour throughout without any discoloration
  • Be free from defects like holes, blisters, laceration, nodules and cicatrices
  • Be intact and not torn or lacerated
  • Be free from salt burns, rust, domestics, black nodes, slime, mucous, dung or mould infestations.
  • Not burst when filled with air or water to its normal capacity and slightly pressed.
  • Be of uniform natural colour, lustrous throughout without any spot or mark and be free of discoloration
  • Be intact, free from any tear or laceration
  • Be perfectly rolled.
  • Be free from black nodes, lacerations or cicatrices.
• The rings or hanks shall have been cured properly with common salt.
• As per the Grade PQ except that a slight variation in colour and folds and a few black nodes may be permitted.

Grade II

• As per the Grade PQ except that a slight deviation shall be allowed in respect of colour and / or strength and wall. The material should be fit for use in the preparation of sausages.

Grade III

• As per the Grade II, except that nodules will be permitted.
• (For exports only, an additional grade X exists under Agmark for agreed requirements between the purchaser and exporter).