A-A-20143A
Cook state (I) - Table-ready8/
Cook state (II) - partially cooked 8/
8/ Tortillas only.
4. MANUFACTURERS’/DISTRIBUTORS’ NOTES. Manufacturers’/distributors’ products shall meet the requirements of the:
- Salient characteristics (Sec 5).
- Analytical requirements: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 6).
- Manufacturers’/distributors’ assurance (sec. 7).
- Regulatory requirements (Sec. 8).
- Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 9).
5. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
5.1 Processing: The tortillas, tortilla chips, taco shells, and tostada shells shall be prepared in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21CFR PM 110).
5.2 Ingredients: The com tortillas, tortilla chips, taco shells, tostada shells shall consist of ground corn which has been treated with lime, water, or corn masa flour and/or preservatives. The corn tortillas, tortilla chips, taco shells, and tostada shells may contain optional ingredients. The wheat flour tortillas and tostada shells shall contain wheat flour, water, leavening agents, salt preservatives, and dough conditioners. The wheat flour tortillas and tostada shells may contain optional ingredients. Mold inhibitors of proper level as allowed by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated thereunder shall be included.
53 Finished product: Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract or purchase order, the tortillas shall be baked or fried in non-animal fat cooking oils or FDA approved fat replacers. The tortilla chips shall be baked or fried, and the taco and tostada shells shall be deep fried in non-animal fat cooking oil or FDA approved fat replaces.
5.3.1 Appearance and color: When prepared in accordance with label directions for use, the tortillas, tortilla chips, taco shells, and tostada shells shall have the appearance and color typical of the products specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. There shall be no foreign color to the products specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. The delivered tortillas, tortilla chips, taco shells, and tostada shells shall not be crushed or damaged. There shall not be an excessive amount (more than 20 percent) of breakage.
5.3.2 Odor and flavor: The tortillas, tortilla chips, taco shells, and tostada shells when prepared in accordance with label directions for use shall have a characteristic odor and flavor typical of the appropriate product. There shall be no foreign odors or flavors such as, but not limited to, oxidized, stale, rancid, burnt, tallowy, or other objectionable odors or flavors.
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