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5.4 Finished product.
5.4.1 Processing. The coffee shall be prepared in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 110). Green coffee beans of similar size shall be thoroughly mixed, and roasted throughout, to the color specified by the purchaser in accordance with the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Only such quantity of roasted whole bean coffee may be carried over from one production day to the next as is normally accommodated within the pipeline and can be safeguarded against commingling with unauthorized blends. The roasted whole bean coffee shall not be held more than 16 hours (which allows time for the coffee to degas) prior to grinding and shall be packaged within 72 hours after grinding for cans and packaged within the time limit consistent with production practices for flexible packages.
5.4.2 Color. The color of the roasted whole beans and ground coffee shall match the Agtron reading specified by the purchaser in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.
5.4.3 Odor and flavor. The odor and flavor of the coffee beverage shall be appropriate for the beans, blends, and roasts specified by the purchaser. The coffee beverage shall be free from off notes, taints, or faults to include, but not limited to, ferment, phenol, etc.
5.4.4 Roasted whole bean or ground coffee. Roasted whole bean or ground coffee shall be packed in bags or cans and shipped. Shipping of vacuum packed coffee must conform to the terms specified in the purchase contract.
5.4.5 Coffee blends. When specified by the purchaser in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the roasted and ground coffee shall be produced from a blend, by weight, of green coffees (see Sec. 3).
5.4.6 Palatability. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the coffee will be evaluated for palatability. Delivered samples of the finished product shall be cup tested by a panel of experienced USDA coffee specialists. Coffee shall possess the flavor and aroma of the blend procured. Coffee which passes the sensory tests shall conform to all other requirements as specified herein.
5.4.7 Production runs. A minimum time length for production runs, when required, shall be as specified in the purchase document.
6. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.
6.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical requirements for the coffee shall be as follows:
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