A-A-20090 Cereals, Rolled OatsThis CID covers rolled oats cereals 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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6.3  Finished product.

6.3.1  Appearance and color.  The ready-to-eat rolled oats cereals must have the appearance and color characteristic for the applicable type and flavor.

6.3.2  Odor and flavor.  When prepared as directed on the package, the ready-to-eat rolled oats cereals must have the odor and flavor characteristic for the applicable type and flavor.  There must be no foreign odors or flavors such as, but not limited to, rancid, bitter, raw, starchy, sour, or other undesirable flavors and odors.

6.3.3  Texture.  When prepared as directed on the package, the ready-to-eat rolled oats cereals must be soft and moderately thick.

6.4  Foreign material.  All ingredients and finished product must be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation.  There must be no foreign material such as, but not limited to, dirt, insect parts, hair, wood, glass, or metal.

6.5  Age requirement.  Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase

order, the rolled oats cereals must be manufactured not more than 90 days prior to delivery to the purchaser.  Age requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) procurements must be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

7.  ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

7.1  Analytical requirements.  Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the rolled oats cereals must comply with the following ranges and tolerances:

Test                                         Tolerance

Protein7,8                                                  13.0 percent minimum

Moisture

Types I and II                      12.0 percent maximum Type III                                  7.5 percent maximum Insoluble fiber7                                      6.5 percent maximum

Sodium7,9                                                625 mg per 100 g, maximum

7.2  Product verification sampling. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical testing must be performed on

a composite sample.  The composite sample must be a minimum of 113.5 g (4 oz) prepared from eight randomly selected subsamples.

7  Determined on a moisture-free basis.

8  Protein content is not applicable to instant type with flavors.

9  Applicable to instant and instant with flavors only.

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