A-A-20100 Shortening CompoundsThis CID covers shortening compounds packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations. Please note: This document does not guarantee purchase of this item by USDA.

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A-A-20100D

7.3  Analytical testing.  When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analyses must be made in accordance with the following methods from the Official Methods of the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) or AOAC International Official Methods of Analysis (OMA).

Test                                         Method

Free fatty acids                       Ca 5a-405

Peroxide value                        Cd 8b-53 or Cd 8b-90

Dropping point                       Cc 18-80

Smoke point                            Cc 9a-48

Alpha monoglycerides            Cd 11b-91 or 993.18 (OMA) Moisture                                  Ca 2f-93 or 993.18 (OMA) Lovibond red color                 Cc 13e-92 or Cc 13j-97

Solid fat content                      Cd 16b-936

7.4  Test results.  The test results for free fatty acids and moisture must be reported to the nearest 0.01 percent. The test results for alpha-monoglycerides must be reported to the nearest

0.1 percent.  The test results for peroxide value must be reported to the nearest 0.1 meq/kg.  The test results for Lovibond color must be reported to the nearest 0.1 value and solid fat content to the nearest value.  The test results for dropping point and smoke point must be reported to the nearest °C.  Any result not conforming to the analytical requirements will be cause for rejection of the lot.

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

9.  REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.  The delivered shortening compounds must comply with all applicable Federal and State mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of the shortening compounds in the commercial marketplace.  Delivered shortening compounds must comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder.  When a known allergen is included in the shortening compounds, the shortening compounds must comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.  When the shortening compounds are used for the

5 Types I and II must be melted before analytical testing (cannot be heated more than 10°C (50°F) over melting point).

6 Procedure #3 should be followed in order to obtain values at 10°C (50°F), 21.2°C (70°F), and 33.3°C (92°F).

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