A-A-20195 Snack FoodsThis CID covers snack foods, 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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5.2.5.5 Flavor 5, Sour cream and onion. The crackers shall have a tangy, light onion and sour cream flavor and a golden yellow color; the crackers may have dispersed green onion particles and salt crystals on the outer shell.

5.2.6 Type VI - Toasted corn kernels. The toasted corn kernels shall be prepared from whole hybrid corn kernels that have been steam baked/toasted and salted. The toasted corn kernels shall contain corn, vegetable oil (or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil) and salt. The kernels shall be a medium size (approximately 75 kernels per ounce). The texture shall be crispy and lightly crunchy but not hard.

5.2.6.1 Flavor 1, Plain, salted. The toasted corn kernels shall be a bright to moderate golden yellow color with fine grain salt on the surface. The kernels shall have a toasted, salty, slight oil flavor.

5.2.6.2 Flavor 2, Barbecue. The toasted corn kernels shall be a light to medium red color with fine grain salt and spice particles on the surface. The kernels shall have a mild spicy flavor.

5.2.6.3 Flavor 3, Nacho cheese. The toasted corn kernels shall be a light to medium yellow color with fine grain salt and spice particles on the surface. The kernels shall have a tangy Mexican cheese flavor.

5.2.6.4 Flavor 4, Ranch. The toasted corn kernels shall be a light yellow color with fine grain salt and spice particles on the surface. The kernels shall have a mild tangy buttermilk flavor.

5.2.6.5 Flavor 5, Chili. The toasted corn kernels shall be a dark red color with fine grain salt and spice particles on the surface. The kernels shall have a mild chili pepper, tomato flavor.

5.2.6.6 Flavor 6, Salsa. The toasted corn kernels shall be a medium red color with fine grain salt and spice particles on the surface. The kernels shall have a sweet tomato, spicy pepper flavor.

5.2.7 Type VII - Cheese filled crackers. The cheese filled crackers shall consist of a cylindrical cracker shell surrounding a cheese filling. The percent filling shall be not less than

35 percent by weight of the filled cracker. The cracker shell shall possess a baked wheat cracker flavor and aroma, a golden brown color with salt crystals that adhere to the surface, and a crunchy, dry texture. The filling shall be soft, slightly chalky and orange/brown in color. There shall be not more than 30 percent of broken cheese filled crackers per serving. NOTE: The percent of filling shall be verified with a COC.

5.2.7.1 Flavor 1, Cheddar cheese. The filling shall have a mild, tangy cheddar cheese flavor.