1、A-A-20034A M 9999974 0174781 409 i A-A-20034A June 3.1997 SUPERSEDING April 6,1983 A-A-20034 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION BREAKFAST COCOA; COCOA; COCOA, LOWFAT; AND COCOA, FAT FREE The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description. 1. SCOPE. 1.1 This Commer
2、cial Item Description (CID) covers selected cacao products, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by the Federal Government. 2. CLASSIFICATION. -es and styles. Type I - Breakfast cocoa. Breakfast cocoa is the food prepared by pulverizing the material remaining after part of
3、the cacao fat has been removed from ground cacao nibs. Breakfast cocoa contains not less than 22.0 percent by weight of cacao fat as determined by the method prescribed in 21 CFR 163.5(b). Type II - Cocoa. Cocoa is the food that conforms to the defuiition and standards of identity, and is subject to
4、 the requirements for label declaration of ingredients for breakfast cocoa in 21 CFR 163.112, except that the cacao fat content is less than 22.0 percent, but not less han 10.0 percent by weight, as determined by the method prescribed in 21 CFR 163.5). Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions
5、, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: Commander, Defense Personnel Support Center, 2800 South 20th Street, ATTN: DPSC-HSL, Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099 or FAX (215) 737-2963. 1 FSC 8955 ii DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public relea
6、se; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20034A Type III - Lowfat cocoa. Lowfat cocoa is the food that conforms to the defuiition and standards of identity, and is subject to the requirements for label declar
7、ation of ingredients for breakfast cocoa in 21 CFR 163.112, except that the cacao fat content is less than 10.0 percent by weight, but more than fat free cocoa as determined by the method prescribed in 21 CFR 163.5). Type IV - Fat free cocoa. The fat free cocoa shall conform to the standards of iden
8、tity for breakfast cocoa, except that it shall comply with 21 CFR 101.62 for food nutrient content claims for fat. Style A - Flavored/Spiced. (such as, Swiss Mocha, French Vanilla, Dutch Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, etc.). 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 3.1 Processing: Cocoa powder shail be prepared from
9、 nibs of domestically roasted, mature, well fermented, sound, and wholesome cocoa beans, which have been properly dried, cured, and mildly alkalized in accordance with the definitions and standards of identity of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 3.2 Optional inmedients: Each type may include a
10、lkali ingredients; neutralizing agents; spices, natural and artificial flavorings, and other seasonings that do not either singly or in combination impart a flavor of chocolate, milk, butter or salt, which conform to the standards of identity in 21 CFR 162.112. 3.3 Odo r and flavor: Each type shall
11、possess a characteristic odor and well-balanced flavor. 3.4 Particle size: Not less than 98.0 percent, by weight, shall pass through a U.S. Standard No. 200 Sieve, 3.5 Consistency: Each type shall consist of a well-blended homogeneous mixture that shall be free of lumps. 3.6 Color: Each type shall h
12、ave a characteristic color which will be specified as suitable for its intended use ranging from black to light brown with hues of gray, yellow, and red. 3.7 Disperseability Each type shall disperse readily and shall not strati nor separate when mixed with a hot liquid. t 2 Provided by IHSNot for Re
13、saleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- - A-A-20034A rn 9999974 OL7Y783 281 rn A-A-20034A 3.8 Analytical requiremen& The moisture content for each type shall not exceed 5.0 percent. 1 I 3.8.1 Analytical Frocedu re: Eight ounces of cornposited cocoa shall be used for
14、 testing. 3.8.2 Preparation of samD le: The sample shall be prepared in accordance with the following Officiai Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International Method 970.20. 3.8.3 4na iytical testing: When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical analyses shall be made in
15、 accordance with the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International as follows: rn Method Fat Moisture 963.15 931.04 3.8.4 Test results: The test results shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent. Any result not conforming to the analytical requirements shall be cause for rejection of the
16、 lot. 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. 4.1 The delivered cocoa shall comply with all applicable Federal and State mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sales of the cocoa within the commercial marketplace. Delivered cocoa shall
17、 comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. 5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS. 5.1 Product conformance. The cocoa provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to the producers own specifications, sta
18、ndards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same cocoa offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. 5.2 Oualitv assurance. When the solicitation, contract, or purchase order requires that cocoa quality or acceptability or
19、both be determined, the Processed Products Branch (PPB), Fruit and Vegetable Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, shall be the certifjkg activity and shall make the determination in accordance with applicable PPB i b procedures. The cocoa shall be examined or ana
20、lyzed or both in accordance with applicable 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20034A provisions in this CID, solicitation, contract, or purchase order, and, when applicable, the United States Standards for Condition of Food Contai
21、ners in effect on the date of the solicitation. 6. PACKAGING. 6.1 Preservation. packagny. packing. labeline. and case marking. Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and case marking shall be as specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. 7. NOTES. 7.1 Purchasers shall snecik -
22、Type(s) of cocoa required. - If desired, the Style (flavor/spice) of cocoa required. 7.2 Sources of docume nts. 7.2.1 Source0 f informati on for nonpovernmental docume nts is as follows: Copies of the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC Intemational may be obtained from: AOAC International, 481
23、 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. 7.2.2 Sources of information for povernmental docu ments are as follows: Applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are contained in 21 CFR Parts 1 to 199. This document may be purchased from: Superintendent of Docume
24、nts, ATTN: New Orders, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Credit card (MasterCard or Visa) purchases may be made by calling the Superintendent of Documents on (202) 512-1800. Copies of the United States Standards for Condition of Food Containers are available from: Chairperson, Condition of
25、 Container Committee, STOP 0243,1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-0243. Civil agencies and other interested parties may obtain copies of this CID from: General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East LEafant Plaza, SW, Washington
26、, DC 20407. r l l 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- A-A-20034A rn qe199974 0174785 054 m A-A-20034A Military activities should submit requests for copies of this CID to: Standardization Documents Order Desk, Defense Automation Printi
27、ng Service, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. % I 1 MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITIES: Custodians Army -GL Navy -SA Air Force - 35 DOJ - BOP HHS - “,MS USDA- N VA - OSS PREPARING ACTIVITY: Review Act ivitis DLA -SS Army -MD,QM Navy -MC I i 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
