| CHARACTERISTIC | BISCUITS | MUFFINS | YEAST BREADS AND ROLLS |
| Color. . . . . . . . . . | Uniform golden brown top and bottom. Inside creamy white. Free from yellow or brown spots. |
Uniform golden brown out- side. Inside creamy white or slightly yellow but free from streaks. |
Even rich brown color, creamy white inside and free from streaks. |
| Shape and size. . | Uniform in shape and size, with straight sides and a smooth level top. The volume is at least twice the size of the unbaked product. |
Uniform shape and size. Well-rounded pebbled top, free from peaks or cracks. |
Well proportioned, symmetrical with a well-rounded top. |
| Crust. . . . . . . . . . | Tender and moderately smooth. Free from excess flour. |
Tender, with a thin, slightly rough or pebbled shiny appearance. |
Crisp-tender with an even thickness over entire surface. Free from cracks and bulges. |
| Texture. . . . . . . | Slightly moist, tender and flaky crumb, with a medium fine grain. |
Moist, tender and light crumb, with medium fine, evenly distributed air spaces. |
Soft, springy texture, tender and slightly moist with fine grain, thin- walled cells. |
| Flavor. . . . . . . . | Pleasing, well-blended flavor with no bitterness. |
Pleasing, well-blended flavor with no bitterness or other off-flavors. |
Wheaty, sweet nut-like flavor. No off-flavors. |