1、AMSC N/A FSC 8950 A-A-20001B April 5, 2010 SUPERSEDING A-A-20001A March 27, 2002 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION SPICES AND SPICE BLENDS The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description (CID). 1. SCOPE. This CID covers ground, whole, crushed, chopped,
2、cut, and flaked spices, and spice blends (spices) packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations. 2. PURCHASER NOTES. 2.1 Purchasers shall specify the following: - Type(s), c
3、lass(es), form(s), fortification(s), and seasoning blend(s) of spices required (Sec. 3). - When analytical requirements are different than specified (Sec. 6.1). - When analytical requirements need to be verified (Sec. 6.2). - Manufacturers/distributors certification (Sec. 9.3) or USDA certification
4、Sec. 9.4). 2.2 Purchasers may specify the following: - Food Defense System Survey (Sec. 9.1 with 9.2.1) or (Sec. 9.1 with 9.2.2). - Manufacturers quality assurance (Sec. 9.2 with 9.2.1) or (Sec. 9.2 with 9.2.2). - Packaging requirements other than commercial (Sec. 10). 3. CLASSIFICATION. 3.1. The s
5、pices shall conform to the following list which shall be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Types, classes, forms, fortifications, and seasoning blends. METRIC Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20001B 2 Type
6、 I - Spices Class A - Allspice Form 1 - Ground Class B - Anise Seed Form 2 - Whole Class C - Basil, Sweet Form 1 - Ground Form 3 - Crushed Class D - Bay Leaves Form 2 - Whole Class E - Caraway Seed Form 2 - Whole Class F - Cardamom Seed Form 1 - Ground Class G - Celery Seed Form 2 - Whole Class H -
7、Chives Form 4 - Chopped Class I - Cinnamon Form 1 - Ground Fortification a - Not fortified Fortification b - Fortified Form 2 - Whole Form 5 - Cut (Sticks) Class J - Cloves Form 1 - Ground Form 2 - Whole Class K - Coriander Form 1 - Ground Class L - Cumin Form 1 - Ground Class M - Dill weed Form 2 -
8、 Whole Class N - Fennel Seed Form 2 - Whole Class O - Fenugreek Form 2 - Whole Class P - Ginger Form 1 - Ground Class Q - Mace Form 1 - Ground Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20001B 3 Class R - Marjoram, Sweet Form 1 - Ground Form
9、 2 - Whole Class S - Mustard Flour Form 1 - Ground Class T - Nutmeg Form 1 - Ground Form 2 - Whole Class U - Oregano Form 1 - Ground Form 3 - Crushed Class V - Paprika Form 1 - Ground Class W - Parsley Form 6 - Flakes Class X - Pepper, Black Form 1 - Ground Form 2 - Whole Class Y - Pepper, White For
10、m 1 - Ground Form 2 - Whole Class Z - Pepper, Red Form 1 - Ground Form 2 - Whole Form 3 - Crushed Class AA - Poppy Seed Form 2 - Whole Class BB - Rosemary Form 1 - Ground Form 2 - Whole Class CC - Sage Form 1 - Ground Class DD - Savory Form 1 - Ground Class EE - Sesame Seed Form 2 - Whole Class FF -
11、 Tarragon Form 1 - Ground Form 3 - Crushed Class GG - Thyme Form 1 - Ground Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20001B 4 Class HH - Turmeric Form 1 - Ground Class II - Vanilla Bean Form 2 - Whole Class JJ - Other Type II - Spice Blend
12、s Class A - Chili Powder Blend Class B - Curry Powder Blend Class C - Poultry Seasoning Blend Class D - Seasoning Blend, Salt Free Blend (1) - With herbs and citrus Blend (2) - With garlic and herbs Blend (3) - Italian Blend (4) - Lemon pepper Blend (5) - With vegetables Blend (6) - Other Class E -
13、Barbecue Seasoning Class F - Cajun Seasoning Class G - Lemon and Pepper Seasoning Class H - Jerk Seasoning Class I - Italian Seasoning Class J - Chesapeake Bay-Style Seafood Seasoning Class K - Creole Seasoning Class L - Southwest Seasoning Class M - Pizza Seasoning Class N - Fajita Seasoning Class
14、O - Other 4. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS NOTES. Manufacturers/distributors products shall meet the requirements of the: - Salient characteristics (Sec. 5). - Analytical requirements: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 6). - Manufacturers/distributors product assurance (Sec. 7). - Regulatory requirem
15、ents (Sec. 8). - Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 9). - Packaging requirements other than commercial: as specified by the purchaser (Sec.10). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20001B 5 5. SALIENT CHA
16、RACTERISTICS. 5.1 Processing. The spices shall be prepared and packaged in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 110). The spices shall be transported to processing/ packaging facility, and shipped in accordance with Guidance for Industry - Food Producers, Processors, and
17、 Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance http:/www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodDefenseandEmergencyResponse/ucm083075.htm. 5.2 Ingredients. If the purchaser requires ingredients other than those cited in the descriptions below, the ingre
18、dients must be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. 5.3 Finished Product. 5.3.1 Type I, Class A, Form 1 - Allspice, Ground. Ground allspice shall be derived from dried, nearly ripe fruit of Pimenta dioica Lindl and shall possess a fragrant clove-like aroma, a strong aromatic,
19、pungent, clove-like flavor, and a dark reddish-brown color. 5.3.2 Type I, Class B, Form 2 - Anise, Seed. Anise seed shall be derived from dried fruit of Pimpinella anisum L. and shall posses a strong licorice-like, camphoraceous flavor and aroma, and a light gray-green to yellow-brown color. 5.3.3 T
20、ype I, Class C, Forms 1 and 3 - Basil, Sweet, Ground or Crushed. Ground or crushed sweet basil shall be derived from dried leaves of Ocimum basilicum L. and shall possess an aromatic, sweet, anise-like odor, an aromatic, warm pungent flavor, and a green to brown-green color. 5.3.4 Type I, Class D, F
21、orm 2 - Bay Leaves, Whole. Whole bay leaves shall be derived from dried leaves of Laurus nobilis L. and shall possess a delicate aromatic odor, an aromatic, bitter flavor, and a yellow-green to brown-green color. 5.3.5 Type I, Class E, Form 2 - Caraway Seed, Whole. Whole caraway seed shall be derive
22、d from dried fruit of Carum carvi L. and shall possess a strong aromatic odor, a bitter flavor, and a light to dark-brown color. 5.3.6 Type I, Class F, Form 1 - Cardamom Seed, Ground. Ground cardamom seed shall be decorticated and derived from dried, nearly ripe fruit of Elettaria Elcardamomum Maton
23、 and shall possess a pleasant aromatic odor, a characteristic warm slightly pungent flavor, and a light reddish-brown color. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20001B 6 5.3.7 Type I, Class G, Form 2 - Celery Seed, Whole. Whole celery
24、 seed shall be derived from dried fruit of Apium graveolens L. and shall possess a characteristic celery odor and flavor, a warm slightly bitter aftertaste, and a light brown color. 5.3.8 Type I, Class H, Form 4 - Chives, Chopped. Chopped chives shall be derived from the dried plant Allium schoenopr
25、asum L. and shall possess a fresh mild onion odor and flavor, and a bright green color. The chives shall be chopped to 3.2 to 4.75 mm (1/8 to 3/16 in) pieces. 5.3.9 Type I, Class I - Cinnamon, cassia. 5.3.9.1 Form 1 - Ground or Form 2 - Whole. A. Batavia cassia shall be derived from bark of cultivat
26、ed varieties of Cinnamomum burmannii Blume. B. Saigon cassia shall be derived from bark of cultivated varieties of Cinnamomum loureirii Nees. C. Korintji cassia shall be derived from bark of cultivated varieties of Cinnamomum burmannii Blume. 5.3.9.2 Form 1 - Ground, Fortified. Fortified ground cinn
27、amon shall possess a natural cassia or cinnamon base. Fortified cinnamon shall possess an addition of encapsulated essential oil of cinnamon or cassia, or combination thereof. 5.3.9.3 Form 5 - Cut. Stick cinnamon shall be derived from Batavia cassia and shall be cut to a specified length and not to
28、exceed 15 mm (0.6 in) diameter. 5.3.10 Type I, Class J, Forms 1 and 2 - Cloves, Ground and Whole. Ground and whole cloves shall be derived from Syzygium aromaticum L. plant and shall possess a strong aromatic odor, a hot pungent flavor, and a dark reddish-brown color. 5.3.11 Type I, Class K, Form 1
29、 Coriander, Ground. Ground coriander shall be derived from dried fruit of Coriandrum sativum L. and shall possess a strong, distinctive aromatic odor and flavor, and a yellow-brown color. 5.3.12 Type I, Class L, Form 1 - Cumin, Ground. Ground cumin shall be derived from dried seeds of Cuminum cymin
30、um L. and shall possess a strong, distinctive aromatic odor and flavor and a yellow-brown color. 5.3.13 Type I, Class M, Form 2 - Dill Weed, Whole. Whole dill weed shall be derived from dried leaves of Anethum graveolens L. and shall possess a pleasant aromatic odor, an anise-like flavor, and a brig
31、ht green color. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20001B 7 5.3.14 Type I, Class N, Form 2 - Fennel Seed, Whole. Whole fennel seed shall be derived from dried ripe fruit of Foeniculum vulgare Miller and shall possess a pleasant aroma
32、tic odor, a sweet anise-like flavor, and a green or yellow-tan color. 5.3.15 Type I, Class O, Form 2 - Fenugreek, Whole. Whole fenugreek shall be derived from dried ripe fruit of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and shall possess a strong, pleasant, charred sugar-like odor, a farinaceous slightly bitter
33、 flavor and a brownish-yellow color. 5.3.16 Type I, Class P, Form 1 - Ginger, Ground. Ground ginger shall be derived from dried root or rhizome of Zingiber officinale Roscoe and shall possess an aromatic odor, with an aromatic, pungent flavor, and a tan to pale brown color. 5.3.17 Type I, Class Q, F
34、orm 1 - Mace, Ground. Ground mace shall be derived from dried Arillus of Myristica fragrans Houtt and shall possess a fragrant, nutmeg-like aromatic odor, an aromatic, bitter flavor, and a yellow-tan to reddish-tan color. 5.3.18 Type I, Class R, Forms 1 and 2 - Marjoram, Sweet, Ground and Whole. Gro
35、und and whole sweet marjoram shall be derived from the Majorana hortensis Moench plant and shall possess an aromatic, pleasant odor, and a light green to light gray-green color. 5.3.19 Type I, Class S, Form 1 - Mustard Flour. Mustard flour shall be derived from the endosperm of the seed of a blend o
36、f Brassica hirta, or Brassica juncea, Brassica alba and shall possess a characteristic odor and flavor, and a yellow color. 5.3.20 Type I, Class T, Forms 1 and 2 - Nutmeg, Ground and Whole. Ground and whole nutmeg shall be derived from the dried kernel of Myristica fragrans Houtt and shall possess a
37、 strong aromatic odor, and a warm slightly bitter flavor. Ground nutmeg shall be a yellow-brown color and whole nutmeg shall be grayish brown. 5.3.21 Type I, Class U, Forms 1 and 3 - Oregano, Ground and Crushed. Ground and crushed oregano shall be derived from leaves of Origanum vulgare L. plant and
38、 shall possess a strong camphoraceous aroma, a pungent slightly bitter flavor, and an olive to green-brown color. 5.3.22 Type I, Class V, Form 1 - Paprika, Ground. Ground paprika shall be derived from dried red ripe fruit of Capsicum annuum L. and shall possess a sweet, nonpungent or pungent flavor,
39、 and a bright-orange to red color. 5.3.23 Type I, Class W, Form 6 - Parsley, Whole Flakes. Parsley flakes shall be derived from dried Moss curled (double curled) leaves of Petroselinum crispum. Parsley of the flatleaf type shall not be used. The flakes shall possess a pleasant aromatic odor, a sligh
40、tly minty herb flavor, and a dark green color. Parsley, rehydrated by soaking 2 g (0.07 oz) of dry product in 120 ml Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20001B 8 (4.1 fl oz) of water for 30 minutes, shall possess a flavor, texture, od
41、or and color, typical of fresh parsley. 5.3.24 Type I, Class X, Forms 1 and 2 - Pepper, Black, Ground and Whole. Ground and whole black pepper shall be derived from dried, immature berries of Piper nigrum L. and shall possess a characteristic penetrating odor, a hot, biting pungent flavor, and a lig
42、ht gray to speckled black-gray color. 5.3.25 Type I, Class Y, Forms 1 and 2 - Pepper, White, Ground and Whole. Ground and whole white pepper shall be derived from dried mature berries of Piper nigrum L. from which the outer covering or the outer and inner covering have been removed, and shall posses
43、s a characteristic penetrating odor, a hot, biting pungent flavor, and a cream-white color. 5.3.26 Type I, Class Z, Forms 1, 2, and 3 - Pepper, Red, Ground, Whole, and Crushed. Ground and whole red pepper shall be derived from dried, red, ripe fruit of genus Capsicum. Ground red pepper shall possess
44、 a slightly pungent aroma, and a brownish-red color. Whole red pepper shall posses a red to dark red color. Crushed red pepper shall be derived from dried, cut, red, ripe fruit of Capsicum annum L. and shall possess a pungent aroma, red flakes and a yellow seed color. The red pepper shall possess a
45、characteristic hot flavor. The ground red pepper shall be fine and uniformly ground, while the crushed red pepper shall have a flake-like appearance. 5.3.27 Type I, Class AA, Form 2 - Poppy Seed, Whole. Whole poppy seed shall be derived from Papaver somniferum L. plant and shall possess an agreeable
46、 nutty flavor, and a blue color. 5.3.28 Type I, Class BB, Forms 1 and 2 - Rosemary, Ground and Whole. Ground and whole rosemary shall be derived from dried leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis L. and shall possess a camphoraceous odor, a bitter flavor, and a brown-green color. 5.3.29 Type I, Class CC, F
47、orm 1 - Sage, Ground. Ground sage shall be derived from dried leaves of Salvia officinalis L. and shall possess a strong, fragrant aromatic odor, a slightly bitter flavor, and a green to grayish-green color. 5.3.30 Type I, Class DD, Form 1 - Savory, Ground. Ground savory shall be derived from dried
48、leaves of Satureja hortensis L. and shall possess an aromatic odor and flavor, and a brown-green color. 5.3.31 Type I, Class EE, Form 2 - Sesame Seed, Whole. Whole sesame seed shall be dehulled and derived from dried fruit of Sesamum indicum L. and shall possess a nut-like odor and flavor, and a cre
49、am-white color. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20001B 9 5.3.32 Type I, Class FF, Forms 1 and 3 - Tarragon, Ground and Crushed. Ground and crushed tarrgaon shall be derived from dried leaves of Artemisia dracunculus L. and shall possess an aromatic odor, a bitter sweet herb flavor, and
