A-A-20191 Carrots, Fresh, Ready-To UseThis Commercial Item Description (CID) covers fresh, ready-to-use carrots, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by the Federal, State, local governments and other interested parties.

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5.4.3 Texture. The fresh, ready-to-use carrots shall becrisp and firm, but not tough, fibrous, or mushy and possess a practically uniform texture.

5.4.4 Size and shape.

Styles	Uniformity of units of product, excluding 10%, by count, that vary to an extreme
Whole	Shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Standard for Grades of Topped Carrots.
Diced, Baby-cut, Coin-cut, Crinkle-cut, Bias-cut, Wedges, Matchsticks, Juliene, Plugs, Sticks, Whole peeled without top	No more than 15% by weight shall be other shapes and sizes
Shredded	No more than 15% by weight shall be less than 1/2" pieces for 2� length and 1� pieces for 4� length

5.4.5 Temperatures. The fresh, ready-to-use carrots shall be kept under refrigeration to maintain quality. Unless otherwise recommended, preparation, storage, and delivery temperatures shall not be lower than 32�F (0^oC) but not more than 38�F (3.3^oC).

5.4.6 Defects. Defects include soft rot, green ends, cracks, discolored spots, and fibrous texture.

Defects (For Styles, as indicated)
Whole	Shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Standards for Grades of Topped Carrots
Diced, Shredded, Plugs, Julienne, Matchstick	No more than 10% by weight shall be allowed for defects including not more than 3% for carrots by soft rot.
Baby-cut	No more than 10% by weight shall be allowed for defects including cracks greater than 1� and not more than 3% for carrots by soft rot.
Coin-cut, Crinkle-cut, Bias-cut, Sticks, Wedges, Whole peeled without top	Not more than 10% by weight shall be allowed for defects including cracks greater than 1/2� from center of carrot and not more than 3% for carrot by soft rot.

6. PRODUCT VERIFICATION. When USDA verification of salient characteristics is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order the USDA inspection service will select the number of product containers based on USDA inspection service sampling procedures and plans.