A-A-20036 Mustard, PreparedThis CID covers prepared mustard, 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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6.3 Age requirement. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the prepared mustard must be processed and packaged not more than 90 days prior to delivery to the purchaser. Age requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) procurements must be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

6.4 Foreign material. All ingredients and finished product must be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation.

7. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

7.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical requirements for the prepared mustard must be as follows:

TABLE I. Analytical requirements (percent by weight)

Types	Titratable acidity (as acetic acid)	Salt	Total solids (percent minimum)
Type I - Yellow	2.30 - 3.50	2.70 - 4.25	15.5
Type II - Jalapefio	2.80 - 3.50	2.80 - 3.60	17.0
Type III - Dijon	2.10 - 3.50	3.50 - 6.35	16.5
Type IV - Coarse Grain Dijon	2.05 - 2.80	5.70 - 6.30	15.0
Type V - Honey	1.50 - 2.20	1.70 - 2.30	25.0
Type VI - Stone Ground	1.85 - 3.50	2.50 - 6.35	15.0
Type VII - Horseradish	2.70 - 3.50	2.80 - 5.00	20.0
Type VIII - Deli	2.30 - 3.50	2.30 - 3.60	18.0
Type IX - Spicy Brown	2.40 - 3.50	2.30 - 4.25	17.0

7.2 Product verification sampling. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical testing must be performed on a composite sample. The composite sample must be 454 g (1 lb) prepared from five randomly

selected subsamples. Subsamples must be a minimum of one can/jar/pouch and must contain the appropriate number of cans/jars/pouches to yield a 454 g (1 lb) sample when composited.

7.3 Preparation of composite sample. The sample must be prepared in an appropriate size blender container, blending the sample to uniformity in a minimum of time.