A-A-20202 Bouillon Soup and Gravy BasesThis CID covers bouillon soup and gravy bases 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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TABLE I. Analytical requirements 1/ 2/

Types I - IX	Moisture	Total Fat
Style A	3.5	15.0
Style B	3.5	7.0
Style C	27.0	16.0
Style D	2.0	20.0

1/ Maximum percent by weight.

2/ Sodium content for Classes 2 and 3 shall not exceed the limits specified in 21 CFR § 101.61.

7.2 Product verification. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical testing shall be performed on a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 227 g (8 oz) and prepared from subsamples drawn from randomly selected containers. The number of subsamples used to create the composite shall be based on USDA procedures, or the composite sample shall be prepared from a minimum of five randomly selected containers to yield a 227 g (8 oz) sample when composited.

7.3 Analytical testing. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analyses shall be made in accordance with the following methods from the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International:

Test Method

Moisture 934.06 3/

Total Fat 985.15, 991.36, 2007.04, 2008.06

Sodium 985.35 or 984.27

3/ Drying time shall be six hours at 70°C (158°F), and the pressure shall not exceed 50 mm of mercury.

7.4 Test results. The test results shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent except sodium, which shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 mg. Any result not conforming to the analytical requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

8. MANUFACTURER'S/DISTRIBUTOR'S PRODUCT ASSURANCE. The manufacturer/ distributor shall certify that the bouillon (soup and gravy bases) provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to their own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same bouillon (soup and gravy bases) offered for sale in the commercial market. The purchaser reserves the right to require proof of conformance.