1.Determine the drained weight of each sample unit, using the approved method.
2.After draining, transfer the contents of the can to an inspection tray or, if style of pack is to be determined, a 1.2 cm mesh screen equipped with a collecting pan.
3.Separate the tuna with a spatula being careful not to break the configuration of the pieces. If the contents are to be evaluated for style of pack, that procedure must be performed first, using the method outlined in section 6.1 of this standard.
4.Using tweezers or forceps remove all pieces of honeycombed fish flesh and place these in a tared collecting dish.
"Any piece of tuna flesh showing evidence of pitting, whether on the surface of the cut or between the layers of fish flesh, shall be considered to be affected by honeycombing."
5.Weigh the collecting dish with the honeycombed flesh and record the total weight. Subtract the weight of the collecting dish from the total weight of the dish and honeycombed flesh to obtain the weight of honeycombed flesh.