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5.3.2 Flavor and aroma. The gelatin dessert powders and gelled desserts shall have a pleasing sweet flavor and aroma that is characteristic of the specific flavor. There shall be no foreign flavors and odors such as, but not limited to: burnt, scorched, stale, or rancid.
5.3.3 Consistency. The gelatin dessert powders and plain edible gelatin shall be free-flowing, homogeneous, free from lumps, specks, and graininess. The gelled dessert shall be firm and tender and shall not be soft, runny, tough, or rubbery.
3.4 Foreign material. The finished gelatin dessert powders and plain edible gelatin shall be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation.
5.4 Shelf life. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the gelatin dessert powder and plain edible gelatin shall have a shelf life of at least 12 months,
6. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.
6.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical requirements for the gelatin dessert powders and plain edible gelatin shall be as follows:
6.1.1 Gel strength (Bloom value). The gel strength of Type III shall not be less than 250 grams.
6.1.2 Moisture. Type I gelatin dessert powder shall have a moisture content not more than 2.0 percent. Type II gelatin dessert powder shall have a moisture content not more than 5.0 percent, Type III plain edible gelatin shall have a moisture content not more 13.0 percent.
6.2 Product verification. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the following procedures will be followed.
6.2.1 Sampling Procedures. USDA inspection service will select the number of product containers based on USDA inspection service sampling procedures and plans.
6.2.2 Composite sample. Analytical testing shall be performed on a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 454 grams (1 pound) and prepared from subsamples drawn from randomly selected containers. The number of subsamples used to create the composite shall be based on USDA procedures.
6.3 Analytical testing. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analysis shall be made in accordance with the following methods from the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International:
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