A-A-20121 Cranberry Juice Cocktail, (Single Strength And ConcentrateThis Commerical Item Description (CID) covers processed cranberry juice cocktail, single strength and concentrated, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties.

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5.3.2 Defects. The product shall be practically free from defects, and free from scorched, green, or other undesirable flavors and odors.

5.4Age requirement. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the cranberry juice cocktail shall be packaged not more than 90 days prior to delivery.

5.5 Labeling. The cranberry juice cocktail shall be labeled in accordance with 21 CFR § 101.30.

6. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

6.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contractor purchase order, the analytical requirements for the cranberry juice cocktail shall be tested on single strength cranberry juice cocktail (concentrated shall be reconstituted to single strength) and shall be as follows:

6.1.1 Ascorbic Acid. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the cranberry juice cocktail shall be fortified with not less than 100 percent of the U.S. Referenced Daily Intake (currently 60 mg) for Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) per 240 ml (8 fluid ounces) serving size.

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

6.2.1 Sampling procedures. The sample size used to determine whether the requirements of this Commercial Item Description are met shall be as specified in the sampling plans and procedures in the “Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and Certain Other Processed Food Products” (7 CFR