A-A-20042 Bean Sprouts, CannedThis Commercial Item Description (CID) covers canned bean sprouts in water or brine, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties.

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5. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

5.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation contract, or purchase order, analytical requirements for the bean sprouts shall be as follows:

5.1.1 Total acidity. When citric acid is added, the total titratable acidity (as citric acid) of the aqueous portion shall not exceed 0.20 grams (0.008 ounce) per 100 ml (3.381 ounces).

5.1.2 Salt content. When salt is added, the salt content of the aqueous portion shall not exceed 1.0 gram (0.03527 ounce) per 100 ml (3.381 ounces).

5.2 Product verification. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the following procedures will be followed.

5.2.1 Sampling procedure. USDA inspection service will select the number of product containers based on Processed Products Branch (PPB), Fruit and Vegetable Programs (FVP), Agricultural Marketing, Service (AMS), USDA, inspection service sampling procedures and plans.

5.3 Analytical testing. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analyses shall be in accordance with the following methods from the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International:

5.4 Test results. The test results for titratable acidity shall be reported to the nearest 0.01 gram per 100 ml. The test results for salt shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 gram per 100 ml. Any result not conforming to the analytical requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

6. MANUFACTURER’S/DISTRIBUTOR’S PRODUCT ASSURANCE. The manufacturer/distributor shall certify that the bean sprouts provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to their own specifications, standards and quality assurance practices, and be the same prepared bean sprouts offered for sale in the commercial market. The purchaser reserves the right to require proof of conformance.

7. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The delivered bean sprouts shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of bean sprouts within the commercial marketplace. Delivered bean sprouts shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated thereunder.