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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6.4 Test results. The test results for pH shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 value and soluble solids results to the nearest 1.0o Brix. The test results for spread shall be reported to the nearest

0.1 centimeters in 1 minute. Washed drained weight shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent. Any result not conforming to the analytical requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

6.5 Spread test and washed drained weight procedures. The pie filling spread shall be determined first, retaining the product sample for use in the washed drained weight procedure.

6.5.1 Spread test.

6.5.1.1 Equipment.

(a) A 61 cm (24-in) square platform scribed with 30 concentric circles 1 cm ( 0.4 in)apart, equipped with leveling screws and a glass plate cover.

(b) Spreadometer lifting device or its equivalent. (c) No. 2 can (307 x 409) with both ends removed. (d) A clear plastic over-cap.

(e) Spatula or suitable tool.

6.5.1.2 Procedures.

(a) Condition samples until a product temperature of 22o ± 3oC (72o ± 5oF) has been reached.

(b) Level the platform.

(c) Thoroughly mix the sample contents, taking care not to crush the individual fruit particles. Place a plastic over-cap over one open end. Carefully place 623.7 g (22 oz) net weight in the No. 2 can.

(d) Place a clear plastic plate on the open end of the cylinder, center, invert, remove the plastic over-cap. Transfer pie filling adhering to the over-cap to the cylinder, level the pie filling. Raise the cylinder gently to a height of 3.18 cm (1.25 in). (In the case of heavy viscosity apple pie filling, it may be necessary to raise the can to a height of 3.81 cm (1.5 in) to allow the product to flow freely from the can. This latter adjustment may be made during the spread time). Wipe the inside of the cylinder with a spatula in a circular manner.

(e) Hold can in this position and record the extent of spread at four equally-spaced radial points after 1 minute.

(f) Calculate the average of the four readings to determine compliance with requirements in section 6.1 of this CID.