A-A-20161 Pie Fillings, Fruit, PreparedThis CID covers prepared fruit pie fillings, 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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A-A-20161C

5.4.2  Fruit ingredients.  The fruit ingredients shall be reasonably uniform in size and color, of the styles specified in Table I.  There shall be no objectionable extraneous material.  The fruit ingredients shall be practically free from defects to such a degree that the appearance or eating quality is not affected.

5.4.3  Texture.  Fruit texture of the prepared fruit pie filling shall be firm, not hard or mushy. The product shall have no ungelatinized pockets and shall not be tough or rubbery.  Fruit glaze shall not exhibit syneresis.  The pie filling shall be thick, firm, and uniform with a gel-like body and shall be easily spreadable.  When prepared in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, the prepared lemon pie filling shall be smooth and free from cracks or crevices, shall be easily sliced into portions, and shall maintain its shape without breaking when transferred to serving dishes.

5.4.4  Thermoprocessing.  The fruit pie fillings shall be thermally processed until commercially sterile.

6.  ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

6.1  Analytical requirements.  Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical requirements for the finished product shall be in accordance with Table II.

TABLE II.  Analytical requirements

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