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5.2.2.10 Type IV Shredded. Each individual sample unit of 100 grams shall contain not more than 3.0 grams of shreds containing black, dark brown, or orange (scorched) discoloration(s) greater than 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) in any dimension.
5.2.3 Product shape.
5.2.3.1 Type II Mashed, Style D Agglomerates. The dehydrated potatoes shall be in a porous random shape agglomerated potato pieces, where by the final drying has been accomplished by air-drying. The agglomerated potato pieces shall be free from clumps that will not break under slight finger pressure. Dehydration will be such that the product performs as an instant mashed potato mix after whipping by hand to form the appearance and fictionally of instant mashed potatoes. In a 100 gram sample, the finished product granulation shall be of such size that none of the dehydrated potato pieces shall be retained on a U.S. Standard No. 6 sieve, that a minimum of 70 percent, by weight, shall be retained on a U.S. Standard No. 40 sieve, and a maximum of 30 percent, by weight, shall pass through a U.S. Standard No. 40 sieve. Place the sieves in a Rotap, W.S. Tyler or equivalent and shake for 30 seconds with the tapper raised.
5.2.3.2 Type D Mashed, Style E Pellets. The dehydrated potato pieces shall be in porous pelletized form, free flowing, and free from clumps that will not break under slight finger pressure. The dehydrated potato pieces final drying shall be accomplished by air-drying. In a 100 gram sample, the finished product granulation shall be of such size that a minimum of 80 percent, by weight, shall be retained on a U.S. Standard No. 6 sieve and a maximum of 10 percent, by weight, shall be retained on a U.S. Standard No. 8 sieve.
5.4 DEHYDRATED PRODUCT. After dehydration in accordance with label directions.
5.4.1 Flavor and odor. The dehydrated or prepared potatoes shall have a good flavor and odor typical for the type and style of potatoes. The product shall be free from objectionable or foreign flavor or odor (e.g., sour, musty, rancid, scorched, etc.).
5.4.2 Type I Diced, Type III Sliced, Type IV Shredded. The dehydrated or prepared diced, sliced, and shredded potato units must approximate the size specified and must have a mealy texture typical of prepared potatoes.
5.4.3 Type II Mashed. Following the manufacturer’s label directions the dehydrated or prepared product shall have a consistency typical of mashed potatoes.
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