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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5.2.7.2  Flavor 2, Pepperoni pizza.  The filling shall have a mild tomato, pepperoni and cheese flavor.

5.3  Appearance.  The snack foods shall be free of discolored, burnt, crushed, or very small pieces which materially distract from the overall appearance of the snack item.

5.4  Odor and flavor.  The snack foods shall be free from foreign odors and flavors, such as, but not limited to; burnt, scorched, rancid, stale, or moldy.

5.5  Foreign material.  All ingredients and finished product shall be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation.  The snack foods shall be free from foreign material, such as, but not limited to; dirt, hair, wood, glass, or metal.  Any evidence of foreign material shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

5.6  Age requirement.  Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the snack foods shall be manufactured and packaged not more than 21 days prior to delivery to the purchaser.  Age requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) procurements shall be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

6.  ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

6.1  Analytical requirements.  Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical requirements for the snack foods shall meet the requirements listed in Table I.

TABLE I.  Analytical requirements (percent by weight)

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