1、A-A-20096 9999974 OL45L28 096 Type I - Frozen Type II - Chilled I INCH-POUND I A-A-20096 July 16. 1993 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION CHEESE BLEND, PIZZA The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description in preference to Military Specification MIL-C-44040. Th
2、is Commercial Item Description (CID) covers market varieties for a specified blend. of ready-to-use cheeses for pizza, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by the Federal Government. Salient characteristics. The pizza cheese blend shall conform to the following types as spe
3、cified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. mes I and II. following cheeses: cheddar, low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, and romano. The blend composition shall contain at least 80 percent by weight from the combination of two or more of the following sh
4、redded cheeses: cheddar, low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, mozzarella, or provolone cheese; and not more than 20 percent by weight in the grated form of parmesan or romano cheese, or a combination of both. Each cheese shall con- form to the definition and standard of identity as applicable, as prom
5、ulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR Part 133). shall be U.S. Grade A or better (7 CFR Part 58). Mold inhibiting agents, anti-caking agents, and spices may be used as optional ingredients in accordance with good manufacturing practices. The pizza cheese blend shall consist of at least
6、 four of the The cheddar cheese P Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: Commander, U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, ATTN: SATNC-WTP, Natick, U 01760-5018. FSC 89
7、10 c DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-20096 M 9999974 OL45129 T22 = A-A-20096 The cheeses shall not have been frozen prior to shredding, grating, or blend- ing. The shredded cheeses shall have a semi-soft a
8、nd plastic texture and shall be free from mealiness and crumbliness. The grated cheeses shall not be settled on the bottom of the container as fines. The cheeses shall be uni- formly blended, relatively free flowing, and shall show discernible shreds and grated particles of cheese. The pizza cheese
9、blend shall have a color varying from natural white to medium yellow-orange. It shall be free from foreign material such as, but not limited to, dirt, wood, metal, glass, paint, in- sects, insect parts, or plastic particles. The cheese blend shall be free from beads of moisture and shall not be slim
10、y. The cheese blend shall have good melt-down characteristics with flowing, stringing properties, and shall show no evidence of excessive oiling off (puddles or rivers of free fat) at pizza baking temperatures. gummy, shall show no evidence of being burned or blistered, and may exhibit a slight chan
11、ge from the original cheese color. The melted cheese blend shall have a pleasing, piquant flavor and aroma; and shall be free from objection- able flavors and odors such as, but not llmited to, musty, earthy, bitter, soapy, rancid, fishy, or oxidized. The melted cheese blend shall be chewy but not M
12、e I. packaging and shall be maintained at a temperature not to exceed 0F (-17.8“C) during shipping and storage. Tne II. The cheese blend shall be refrigerated to 40F (4.4C) or below immediately after vacuum packaging and shall be maintained at a temperature not to exceed 40F (4.4C) during shipping a
13、nd storage. The cheese blend shall be quick frozen immediately after vacuum Contractors certification. By submitting an offer, the.contractor certifies that the product offered meets the specified salient characteristics and requirements of this CID; conforms to the producers own specifications and
14、standards, including product Characteristics, manufacturing procedures, quality control procedures, and storage and handling practices; has a national or regional distribution from storage facilities located within the United States, its territories, or possessions; and is sold on the commercial mar
15、ket. the right to determine proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery from point of origin and any time thereafter, up to and including delivery at final destination, as may be necessary to determine conformance with the provisions of the contract. The Government reserves Renulatorv reau
16、irements. The delivered product shall comply with all applicable Federal and State mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sales of the product within the 1 commercial marketplace. Delivered product shall conform in every re
17、spect to e 2 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-20096 = 9999974 0345330 744 W A- A- 2 O0 9 6 the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations , promulgated thereunder. Quality assurance. Prior to award of contract, the plant which manufactures the natural cheese,
18、the plant which shreds/grates the cheese, the plant which blends the cheeses, and the plant which packages the pizza cheese blend shall be approved by the Dairy Grading Branch, Dairy Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. requirements contained in the “General Spec
19、ifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service“ (7 CFR Part 58) and shall be eligible for listing in the publication, “Dairy Plants Surveyed and Approved for USDA Grading Service“. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the Dairy Grading Branch
20、will determine the quality of the pizza cheese blend, according to applicable standards and Dairy Grading Branch procedures. applicable provisions in the CID, and when applicable, the United States Standards for Condition of Food Containers currently in effect on the &te of solicitation. I Approved
21、plants must satisfactorily meet the The product shall be examined or analyzed in accordance with Preservation. Dackaninn. Dackinn. labelinn. and marking. The pizza cheese blend, shall be preserved, packaged, packed, labeled, and cases marked in accordance with good commercial practice. and packaging
22、, as may be augmented by the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, shall be acceptable. Shipping containers shall comply with the National Motor Freight Classification or the Uniform Freight Classification, as applicable. Commercial labeling For DeDarbUent of Defense Procurements (nlv) . The fo
23、llowing requirements are applicable when specified by the contracting officer. A. Commercial Dackaning. Four pounds (1.814 kg) of Type I product shall be unit packed into a size 603 x 700 metal can or four pounds to six pounds (1.814 kg to 2.722 kg) of Type II product shall be unit packed in a polye
24、thylene bag in accordance with good commercial practice. B. Six cans of Type I product or six polyethylene bags of Type II product shall be packed in a fiberboard box complying with the Uniform Freight Classification or the National Motor Freight Classification, as applicable, except that the closur
25、e of the fiberboard box shall be in Commercial Packinq. .) accordance with Method C. Export Dackaning. packed into a size 603 O II as specified in the appendix of PPP-B-636. Four pounds (1.814 kg) of Type I product shall be unit x 700 open-top style, round, metal can with a soldered 3 Licensed by In
26、formation Handling ServicesA-A-20076 = 9799974 OL45L3L 680 A-A-20096 or welded side seam and compound-lined, double-seamed ends. The can shall be made throughout from not less than 0.25 pound (113.398 g) per base box, electrolytic tinplate or electrolytic chromium-coated steelplate. The can shall ha
27、ve a sufficient baseplate weight and temper to protect the product during shipment and storage. with a coating conforming to Type I of TT-C-495. The filled can shall be sealed under a vacuum of not less than 16 inches (54.182 kPa) of mercury. i The can shall be coated overall on the outside 1 D. Ex0
28、 ort packing. Six cans of Type I product shall be packed, three in length and two in width, in a snug-fitting fiberboard box conforming to Style RSC, Grade VC, VS, or V4s of PPP-B-636. Each shipping container shall be closed and reinforced with nonmetallic strapping or pressure-sensitive adhesive, f
29、ilament-reinforced tape in accordance with the appendix of PPP-B-636. E. Unit loads (commercial and emart). Shipping containers shall be arranged in unit loads in accordance with MIL-L-35078. When unit loads are strapped, the strapping shall be limited to nonmetallic strapping, except for Type II, C
30、lass F loads. F. Labelinv (commercial and emortl. Labeling shall be in accordance with good commercial practice and shall be in compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. In addition, the following thawing instructions shall be included in Type I
31、 canned product: O DIRECTIONS FOR THAWMG Place cans of frozen product into refrigerator, 35F to 45F (1.7OC to 7.2OC) for 24 hours prior to using. G. Harkinn (commercial and emort). Marking of shipping containers and unit loads shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129. precautionary markings shall app
32、ear on each shipping container and each unit load of Type I canned product in letters not less than 1 inch high: In addition, the following PERISEIABLE - KEEP FROZEN OF OR BELOW In addition, the following precautionary markings shall appear on each shipping container ana each unit load of Type II po
33、lyethylene bagged product in letters not less than 1 inch high: PERISHABLE - KEEP REFRIGERATED 40F OR BELOW 4 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-20096 m 9977774 0145132 517 m A-A- 2009 6 Notes. Purchasers should specify: - Type(s) . - Labeling requirements, if different from normal commerc
34、ial practice. Sources of documents. Source of information for nonnovernmental documents are as follows: Copies of the National Motor Freight Classification may be obtained from: National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc., Agent National Motor Freight Classification American Trucking Associatio
35、ns, Inc., Traffic Department 2200 Mill Road Alexandria, VA 22314 Copies of the Uniform Freight Classification may be obtained from: Uniform Classification Committee, Agent Uniform Freight Classification Uniform classification Committee, Suite 1120 222 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606 a Source
36、s of information for novernmental documents are as follows: Applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are contained in 21 CFR Parts 1-199. This three-volume set may be purchased from: Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402-0001 Credit
37、 Card (MasterCard or Visa) purchases may be made by calling the Superintendent of Documents on (202) 783-3238. Copies of the United States Standards for Condition of Food Containers are available from: Chairperson Agricultural Marketing Service Room 2506, South Building ? Condition of Container Comm
38、ittee U.S. Department of Agriculture 4 - P.O. Box 96456 Washington, DC 20090-6456 5 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-2009b W 7777974 0145133 453 W A-A- 2 O09 6 Copies of “General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service“ and “Dairy Plants Surveyed
39、and Approved for USDA Grading Service“ are available from: Dairy Standardization Branch Dairy Division Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Room 2750, South Building P.O. Box 96456 Washington, DC 20090-6456 Civil agencies and other interested parties may obtain copies of thi
40、s CID from: General Services Administration Specifications Unit (3FB-WS) Room 6654 7th and D Streets, SW Washington, DC 20407 Military activities should submit requests for copies of this CID to: Standardization Documents Order Desk Building 4, Section D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-509
41、4 MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITIES: Custodians Amy - GL Navy - SA Air Force - 50 Review Activities Amy - MD, QM DP - SS Navy - MC DOJ - BOP HHS - FDA, NIH, IHS USDA - FV VA - OSS PREPARING ACTIVITY: Amy - GL Proj ect 8910 - 0461 1 L t. # . 6 Licensed by Information Handling Services
