A-A-20134 Beans, Dried; Pork And Beans; And Baked Beans; CannedThis CID covers canned dried beans, pork and beans, and baked beans canned dried beans with or without meat or meat products, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations.

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5.6 Finished product. The finished product shall meet all applicable requirements of the appropriate United States Standards for Grades of Canned Dried Beans, Canned Pork and Beans, or Canned Baked Beans specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

5.6.1 Drained weight and drained weight determination. Type I and Type IV, canned dried beans, Style 1, in brine, meatless, shall have a drained weight not less than 50.0 percent nor more than 65.0 percent of the total net weight. To determine the drained weight, place the canned

dried beans in brine atop a 12 inch diameter U.S. Standard No. 8 sieve in a manner that will distribute the product over the sieve. Drain for 2 minutes at approximately a 20 degree angle. Determine drained weight by subtracting the sieve tare weight from the gross weight. The drained weight shall be reported to the nearest whole percentage.

5.6.2 Washed drained weight and washed drained weight determination. All other types and styles shall have a washed drained weight not less than 50.0 percent nor more than 65.0 percent of the total net weight. To determine the washed drained weight, the free liquid in the can shall be poured off and the pork and fat pieces shall be removed. The remaining bean

content shall be poured into a flat-bottom container. A minimum of three times the can's volume of 20 to 22°C (68 to 72°F) water shall be added to the container so as to cover the contents. The contents and water shall be agitated so as to remove the sauce and separate the beans. The contents shall then be poured into a 12 inch diameter U.S. Standard No. 8 sieve in a manner that will distribute the product over the sieve without breaking the beans. Sieve area shall be such

that the distributed product does not completely cover all the openings of the sieve. The sieve shall be tilted at approximately a 20 degree angle and allowed to drain for 2 minutes before determining drained weight subtracting the sieve tare weight from the gross weight. The drained weight shall be reported to the nearest whole percentage.

5.7 Foreign material. All ingredients and finished product shall be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation. The canned dried beans shall be free from foreign material, such as, but not limited to; dirt, hair, wood, glass, or metal. Any evidence of foreign material shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

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

7. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. For all styles that contain a meat food product with a minimum of 2 percent cooked meat or 3 percent or more fresh meat, the meat component and the finished product shall originate and be produced, processed, and stored in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and regulations promulgated

thereunder. The delivered canned dried beans shall comply with all applicable Federal, State,