A-A-20213B
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Test |
Tolerance |
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Moisture, green, whole bean |
Shall not be less than 9.0 percent nor more than 12.0 percent |
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Moisture, roasted, whole bean |
Shall not exceed 5.0 percent |
|
Moisture, ground, regular |
Shall not exceed 5.0 percent |
|
Moisture, ground decaffeinated |
Shall not exceed 6.0 percent |
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Caffeine 2/ |
Shall not exceed 0.10 percent 3/ |
2/ For decaffeinated coffees only.
3/ Dry basis in the package.
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. The sample size used to determine whether the requirements of this CID are met shall be as specified in the sampling plans and procedures in the “Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and Certain Other Processed Food Products” (7 CFR § 52.1 through 52.83).
6.2.2 Analytical testing. The sample shall be analyzed using the following Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International methods as follows:
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Test |
Method |
|
Moiture |
968.11 |
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Caffeine |
979.11 |
6.3 Test results. The test results for moisture shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent. Test results for caffeine shall be reported to the nearest 0.01 percent. Any result not conforming to the finished product requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.
7. MANUFACTURER’S/DISTRIBUTOR’S PRODUCT ASSURANCE. The manufacturer/ distributor shall certify that the coffee provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to their own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same coffee offered for sale in the commercial market. The purchaser reserves the right to require proof of conformance.
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