A-A-20092 Steak SauceThis CID covers steak sauce, 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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A-A-20092C

6.  ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

6.1  Analytical requirements.  Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical requirements for the steak sauce shall be as follows.

6.1.1  pH.  The pH level shall be not greater than 4.0.

6.1.2  Titratable acidity.  The titratable acidity (as acetic acid) shall be not less than 1.5 percent and not greater than 4.2 percent.

6.1.3  Salt content.  The salt content (NaC1) shall be not less than 1.5 percent and not greater than 5.0 percent.

6.1.4  Soluble solids.  The soluble solids shall be not less than 20.0 percent and not greater than

50.0 percent.

6.1.5  Consistency.  The consistency shall be not less than 6.5 centimeters or not more than 17.5 centimeters in 30 seconds at 20oC (68oF) ± 1oC (1.8oF).

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. Analytical testing shall be performed on a composite sample.  The composite sample shall be

227 g (8 oz) prepared from five randomly selected subsamples.  Subsamples shall be a minimum of one can/jar/pouch and shall contain the appropriate number of cans/jars/pouches to yield a 227 g (8 oz) sample when composited.

6.3  Analytical testing.  Analytical testing shall be made in accordance with the following methods described in the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International, or as specified below.

Test                                                     Method

pH                                                       981.12

Titratable Acidity (acetic acid)           920.174 or 942.15

Salt (as NaC1)                                    935.47 or 941.13

Soluble Solids                                     970.59, 932.14 or 932.12

Consistency                                        Bostwick Consistometer

6.4  Test results.  The test result for pH shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 value.  Titratable acidity, salt, and soluble solids shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent.  The test result for consistency shall be reported to the nearest 0.5 centimeter in 30 seconds.  Any result not conforming to the analytical requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

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