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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 1. Department of Agriculture and Markets |
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Chapter VI. Food Control |
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Subchapter H. Inspection of Meat, Meat Products and Poultry (Article 5-B Agriculture and Markets Law) |
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Article 1. Meat and Meat Products |
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Part 319. Definitions and Standards of Identity or Composition |
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Canned, Frozen or Dehydrated Meat Food Products |
Sec. 319.305. Tamales
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- “Tamales” shall be prepared with at least 25 percent meat computed on the weight of the uncooked fresh meat in relation to all ingredients of the tamales. When tamales are packed in sauce or gravy, the name of the product shall include a prominent reference to the sauce or gravy; for example, “Tamales With Sauce” or “Tamales With Gravy”. Product labeled “Tamales With Sauce” or “Tamales With Gravy” shall contain not less than 20 percent meat, computed on the weight of the uncooked fresh meat in relation to the total ingredients making up the tamales and sauce or the tamales and gravy.