A-A-20098 Beverage Bases PowderedThis CID covers beverage bases powered, 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-20098E

Formulation n - Fortified with not less than 90 milligrams ascorbic acid per serving

Formulation o - Other

4. MANUFACTURER'S/DISTRIBUTOR'S NOTES. Manufacturer's/distributor's products shall meet the requirements of the:

- Salient characteristics (Sec. 5).

- Analytical requirements: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 6).

- Manufacturer's/distributor's product assurance (Sec. 7).

- Regulatory requirements (Sec. 8).

- Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 9).

- Packaging requirements other than commercial: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 10).

5. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

5.1 Processing. The beverage bases shall be processed in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 110).

5.2 Ingredients. The beverage bases shall contain ingredients appropriate for the type(s), flavor(s), and formulation(s) of beverage bases specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. The beverage bases may contain natural or artificial flavors, acidulants, antioxidants, stabilizers, clouding agents, U.S. certified colors, anticaking agents, emulsifiers, fillers, ascorbic acid and other ingredients.

5.2.1 Sweeteners. Nutritive or non-nutritive sweeteners may be used in the sweetened beverage bases. The nutritive sweeteners shall be white, refined, granulated cane or beet sugar, or a combination thereof. The non-nutritive sweeteners shall be aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, sucralose; or a combination thereof, or other non-nutritive sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food use.

5.2.2 Formulation. The levels of fortification and enhancement shall be as specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. The levels of fortification for the use of the term "fortified" in the labeling of these foods shall be in accordance with 21 CFR § 101.54(e).

5.3 Finished product. The beverage bases shall be uniformly blended, free-flowing, homogenous dry mixtures, free from hard lumps. Granulation may vary from a fine powder to small agglomerated crystals. Powder may be homogeneous or specked in color. When reconstituted per the manufacturer's instructions, the beverage bases shall fully dissolve within two minutes with constant stirring. The beverage bases shall be a clear to slightly cloudy, sediment free liquid. The hydrated beverage bases shall have the appearance and distinct odor and flavor as specified in TABLE I.