The Toast Test

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The T-1 standard was developed to emulate real-life toasting conditions. Toasters are tested using “fresh white sandwich bread” similar to the sliced white bread you would find on the grocery store shelves.

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AHAM’s T-1 standard, the leading U.S. performance standard for toasters, is updated regularly to reflect new technology, toaster designs and innovation.

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The color of toast is evaluated under T-1 using the same photos from the quiz, with 1 being extremely light (dried surface with a tinge of color) and 9 being extremely dark (uniform, extremely dark or charred surface).