A-A-20165 Potato-Based Mix, Pelletized, Dehydrated For French-Fried Type ProductsThis Commercial Item Description CID covers dehydrated pelletized potato-based mix, for use with extruder equipment with an internal rehydrating device, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, and local governments and other interested parties.

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potatoes. The French-fried potatoes shall meet color standards not lighter than USDA No. 0 nor darker than USDA No. 2 color standard for frozen french-fried potatoes and shall be practically free from variable colors.

4.3.3 Texture. When extruded and fried in accordance with label directions, the French-fried potatoes shall have a texture typical of Grade A French-fried potatoes.

4.3.4 Fat content. When extruded and fried in accordance with label directions, the fat content for the prepared French-fried potatoes shall not exceed 22.0 percent by weight of the finished product (See Sec. 5.7.).

4.3.5 Odor and flavor. When extruded and fried in accordance with label directions, the French-fried potatoes shall have a flavor typical of fresh cooked French-fried potatoes and shall be free from objectionable odors and flavors.

4.4 Foreign material. The dehydrated pelletized potato-based mix shall be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation. There shall be practically no foreign material such as, but not limited to, dirt, insect parts, hair, wood, glass, or metal.

4.5 Age requirement. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the dehydrated pelletized potato-based mix shall be produced/packaged no more than 120 days prior to date of delivery.

4.6 Shelf life. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the dehydrated pelletized potato-based mix shall have a shelf life of at least 12 months from date of production/packaging.

5. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

5.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical requirements for the dehydrated pelletized potato-based mix and the rehydrated product shall be as stated in Sections 4.2.5 and 4.3.4.

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 procedures. USDA inspection service will select the number of product containers based on USDA inspection service sampling procedures and plans.

5.2.2 Preparation of sample for moisture test. The sample to be analyzed for moisture shall be a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 454 grams (1 pound) and prepared from subsamples drawn from randomly selected containers. Prepare a clean, dry Waring Blender or similar mill by grinding a sample and then discarding it. Grind approximately 100 grams of the