This group consists of leaves usually grown at or above the center portion of the stalk. Cured leaves of the A group show a low percentage of injury affecting wrapper yield. Wrappers are high in oil, very elastic, and have a smooth leaf surface. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grade names and
U.S. grades specifications------------------------------------------------------------------------A1F....................................... Choice Medium-brown
Wrappers.
Medium body, ripe, firm,
rich in oil, elastic,
strong, bright finish, deep
color intensity, broad, 95
percent uniform, and 5
percent injury tolerance.A2F....................................... Fine Medium-brown Wrappers.
Medium body, ripe, firm,
rich in oil, elastic,
strong, clear finish, deep
color intensity, spready,
90 percent uniform, and 10
percent injury tolerance.A1D....................................... Choice Dark-brown Wrappers.
Heavy, ripe, firm, rich in
oil, elastic, strong,
bright finish, deep color
intensity, broad, 95
percent uniform, and 5
percent injury tolerance.A2D....................................... Fine Dark-brown Wrappers.
Heavy, ripe, firm, rich in
oil, elastic, strong, clear
finish, deep color
intensity, spready, 90
percent uniform, and 10
percent injury tolerance.------------------------------------------------------------------------