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NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET
Institution:
FCI Three Rivers, Texas Fiscal Year:
Quarter:
2nd Quarter
Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion.
Number
Item Description
| Unit of Issue |
| Units to Order |
| 1 |
| Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 |
| BAG |
| 150 |
| 2 |
| Beans, Dry, Black Eyed Peas, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 |
| BAG |
| 20 |
| 3 |
| Beans, Dry, Great Northern, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 |
| BAG |
| 20 |
| 4 |
| Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 |
| BAG |
| 50 |
| 5 |
| Beans, Dry, Lentils, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 |
| BAG |
| 50 |
| 6 |
| Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 |
| BAG |
| 100 |
| 7 |
| Beans, Kidney or Red, Canned, In Brine, Meatless, Light or Dark Red. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, |
Class C, D, E, or I, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case
| 8 |
| Beans, Garbanzo (Chick Peas), Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID AA-20134C, Type I or IV, Class E or J, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case |
| CS |
| 56 |
| 9 |
| Beans, Pintos, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, Class B, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case |
| CS |
| 56 |
| 10 |
| Beans, Black, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I, Class K or Type IV, Class A; Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case |
| CS |
| 56 |
| 11 |
| Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light |
| LB |
| 10,000 |
| 12 | |
| Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type I, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.113 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. |
| 13 |
| Pasta, Lasasgna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type VIII, Class 1 of 2, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. |
Pasta, Penne, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type XIV, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags.
| 14 | |
| Pasta, Macaroni, Rotini Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type V, Style A, B, C, or D). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. |
| 15 |
| Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type XIII, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. |
| 16 |
| Pasta, Enriched Egg Noodles, Ribbon Shaped Noodles or Large Bow Shaped Noodles. (CID A-A-20063C, Type I or Type II, Style B). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. |
| 17 |
| Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type VI, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. |
| 18 |
| Flour, General, All Purpose, or Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached. (CID A-A-20126F, Type II or VI, Style A). |
| 19 |
| Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains. (CID A-A-20000D, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition A). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight on bid. |
| 20 |
| Chips, Potato, 1 oz sealed individual package, various flavors. Note case count and flavors in bid. |
| 21 |
| Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted. (CID A-A-20328B, Style I, Class A or B, Texture 1, Type a, Fortification 1, Seasoning (a) or (b). 2 oz Individual Packets. Specify total count per case on bid. |
| 22 |
| Hummus, Prepared. Made from cooked mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini (tehena), oil, citrus juice, salt and garlic. Individual or Bulk. Quote must specify if quoting on individual or bulk and case size. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients. |
| 23 |
| Margarine, Reddies, All Vegetable. 90 patties per lb on paper chips, 12 lbs per case. Margarine shall comply with all applicable Federal regulations including those contained in the Food And Drug Standard of Identity for Margarine (21 CFR Part 166) and must conform to USDA Specifications for Vegetable Oil Margarine. Margarine shall be made from one or more of the following vegetable oils: canola, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, or peanut oil. Margarine contains not less than 80% fat. |
| 24 |
| Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-20140D, Type I, Style A, B, C, or D). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. |
| 25 |
| Pickle, Relish, Sweet (mild or regular), Bulk, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (55 FR 11905). Grade A or B. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case. |
| 26 |
| Pickles, Sliced crosswise, crosscut or waffle cut style, Bulk, Dill, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (55 FR 11905). Grade A or B. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case or 5 gallon containers. Note package size on bid. |
| 27 |
| Pimintos, Canned, as such product is defined in the Standards of Identity for Canned Pimintos (21 CFR 155.200). Pieces, Slices, Diced or Chopped. US Grade A (US Fancy) or Grade C (US Standard). State can and case size on bid. |
| 28 |
| Vinegar, Cider or Distilled, 50 Grain Strength, 4/1 Gallon containers per case. |
| 29 |
| Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry, or Strawberry. Regular or Reduced Sugar, U.S. Grade A or Equivalent. (CID A-A-20078C, Kind A, B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2. Finished product quality a or b. 10 Gram Individual Portion Each. Specify case count and kind on bid. |
| 30 |
| Syrup, Table, Regular or Light, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124D, Type IV, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E). Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. Each. Individuals are 1 oz. State case count and flavor on bid. |
| 31 |
| Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve or Bake and Serve. (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.) Specify item, size case count and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds. |
| 32 |
| Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve or Bake and Serve. (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.) Specify item, size case count and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds. |
| 33 |
| Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. State case count on bid. |
| 34 |
| Syrup, Table, Regular or Light, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124D, Type IV, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E.) Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case. State flavor on bid. |
| 35 |
| Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve or Bake and Serve. (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.) Specify item, size case count and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds. |
| 36 |
| Tomato Catsup, as defined in the standard of identity for catsup, ketchup, catchup (21 CFR 155.194). U.S. Grade A-C. 6/#10 Cans or Pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 37 |
| Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A-C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can/pouch. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 38 |
| Tomato, Paste, as defined in the standard of identity for tomato paste (21 CFR 155.191). Natural Tomato Soluble Solids ranging from extra heavy to medium concentration (28 to 39.3%). U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 39 |
| Tomatoes, Canned, Crushed, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A - C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can/pouch. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 40 |
| Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Tye, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A-C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.120. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 41 |
| Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, Diced, Julienne, French Style or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 42 |
| Vegetable, Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Julienne, French Style, or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 43 |
| Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel (Whole Grain), Canned, Conventional or Supersweet, Golden (or yellow), Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.130. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case or 6/75 oz vac-pack cans per case. State type of can or pouch on bid. |
| 44 |
| Vegetable, Collard Greens, Canned, Grade U.S. No. 1. As defined in Title 7, 51.521. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 45 |
| Vegetable, Mixed (5-way mix including carrots, green beans, peas, corn, and lima beans), Canned, With Salt, Without Salt, No Salt Added, Low Sodium, or Other. (CID A-A-20120E, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E). Minimum drain weight of 64 oz. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 46 |
| Vegetable, Peas, Sweet, Canned. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.170. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 47 |
| Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf of Sliced, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 51.990. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. |
| 48 |
| Vegetable, Broccoli, Frozen, Spears, Short Spears, Cut or Chopped. U.S. Grade A or B. As defined in Title 7 CFR 52.631 - 644. *MUST be packed in United States, Canada or Mexico). |
| 49 |
| Vegetable, Potatoes, French Fries, Frozen, Institutional type, Straight Cut, Crinkle Cut, Slices, or Strips. Strips will be 3/8 x 3/8, 1/2 x 1/4, or 3/8 x 3/4 inch and be Extra Long, Long, or Medium (at least 50% or more are 2 inches or longer. FRYABLE or OVENABLE. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy or U.S. Grade B. As defined in Title 7 62.2391-2405. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. Examples of acceptable types also includes wedges, waffle cut, and steak cut. |
| 50 |
| Vegetable, Potatoes, (TATER TOTS). Preformed, Precooked, Frozen, Institutional type, Round, Cross-sectional dimension 3/4 to 1" diameter. Length 1 to 1 1/2 inch, 47 - 54 units per pound. Unseasoned, seasoned with spices, or seasoned with spices and salt. Oven-baked. (CID A-A-20038C, Pack Type II, Style A, Cross Sectional Dimension 1, Length i, Count A, Seasoning 2, 3, or 5. Cooking Method A). Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed and packed in the United State or Canada. |
| 51 |
| Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Canned, U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy, Standard of Identity contained in 21 CFR 27.40 and 27.43. Proportion of Fruit ingredients shall contain Peaches (30%), Pears (25%), Grapes (6%), Pineapple (6%), and Cherries (2%). Packed in light syrup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case. |
| 52 |
| Fruit, Peaches (Clingstone or Freestone), Canned, Standards of Identity contained in 21 CFR 145.170 and 145.71. Halves, Halved, Quarters, Quartered, Slices, Sliced, Dice, or Diced, U.S. Grade A, B, or C. Packed in light sytup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case. |
| 53 |
| Sauce, Soy, Fermented or Non-Fermented, Reduced Sodium. (CID A-A-20087D, Type I or IV), 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case |
| 54 |
| Tuna, Can or Flexible Pouch, Chunk, Light or White (Albacore), Packed in Water, Salt/Sodium Level Regular, No Salt Added, Very Low Sodium, or Low Sodium. (CID A-A-20155D, Type A or B, Form I, Color A or B, Packing Media 1, Salt/Sodium Level A, B, C, or D). Sodium content will not exceed 1.5% salt. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other Foreign Country that meets the requirements of 21 CFR 123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. Quote must specify size and packing of case and if quoting on cans or pouches. |
| 55 |
| Spices, Cinnamon, Ground, Not fortified. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class I, Form 1, Fortification A). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. |
| 56 |
| Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. No open bags, opaque or colored bags. Note weight of packaging and case size on bid. |
| 57 |
| Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick Frozen. Ground Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Product to be packed in 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags. No open bags. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid. |
| 58 |
| Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item. |
| 59 |
| Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, Thigh, Meat, Frozen, A or B quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Boneless thighs must be free of cartilage, fat, tendons, blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and holes in the muscle tissue Boneless, skinless parts may be diced. The dicing process must result in size-reduced portions of meat that are intact, not mutilated, and with surfaces relatively smooth in appearance. Individual size-reduced portions of meat must be relatively uniform in size and shape, and consistent with the size reduction process. Unbreaded. Packed in poly bag boxes. All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition. . Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused. |
| 60 |
| Meats, Chicken, Quartered, Ready to Cook, Frozen, IMPS P1009 Broiler Quarters, U.S. Grade A, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Unbreaded. Delivered amounts are to be uniform in portion size and not random sizing. Quotes must identify portion size being offered. Portion size not to be smaller than 12 ounces and not to exceed 20 ounces. Packed in poly bag boxes. All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition. . Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused |
| 61 |
| Meats, Fish Fillets, Raw, Breaded, Individually Quick Frozen, Unglazed, Skin-off (skinless), Practically boneless fillet. U.S. Grade A or B (per Grades of Frozen Raw Breaded Fish Portions). Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Whiting, Haddock, Hake, Pollock, Flounder, Sole, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut. Frozen raw breaded portions are clean, wholesome, uniformly shaped, unglazed masses of cohering pieces (not ground) of fish flesh coated with breading and contain not less than 75 percent, by weight, of fish flesh. Fish portion must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained, Must specify if block cut or not block cut on bid. Note type and size on bid. 4 to 7 oz. |
| 62 |
| Meats, Italian Sausage, Pork , Pork and Turkey (pork is predominant) or Pork and Chicken (pork is predominant), Sweet, Links. Italian sausage is a fresh, uncooked, linked product. The meat components shall be chopped or ground to a moderately course texture. The sausage itself (or interior cut surface of links) is moderately coarse in texture with a uniform color ranging from medium to dark reddish-brown with evenly distributed fat particles. The links shall be in a natural hog or collagen casing 5 to 6 inches in length. Links shall be moderately uniform in length and diameter. IMPS 818, Italian Sausage, Formula D, P2, or P3, Flavoring B, Type E. Product will be delivered frozen. Product will not contain SOY. |
| 63 |
| Meats, Pork Roast, Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless, Raw, IMPS 406A, Frozen, No Paper Wrapping, Weight Range A or B, 4 to 8 lb. Quote MUST indicate average roast weight of quoted item. |
| 64 |
| Meats,Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, Boned Rolled and Tied, netted or in roasting pack. Breast meat or breast/thigh meat (8-12 lb each) or whole muscle thigh meat (4-5 lb each). Skin (Maximum) 12.5%. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused. |
| 65 |
| Meats, Turkey Bacon, Smoked or Unsmoked, Chopped and reformed Turkey, Cured or Uncured, Any fat and sodium content. Size of package to be noted on bid. |
| 66 |
| Meats, Meatball, Beef, 1 oz., Fully Cooked, Frozen, No More than 20% Added Ingredients, No Organ Meat, finished product may not contain more than 3.5% non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, cereal, or dried whole milk) or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the label by its common name, All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. |
| 67 |
| Meats, Sausage, Breakfast, Cooked, Beef, Beef and Turkey (beef is predominant), or Beef and Chicken (beef is predominant). IMPS 817, Breakfast Sausage, Cooked, Type C or E (Patty or Link), Style C or D (Skinless or Collagen Casing), Shape Rectangular or Round, Class Smoked or Unsmoked, Formula D, P or P1 (Beef, Beef and Turkey, or Beef and Chicken). Breakfast sausage is a cooked patty or linked sausage. The meat components consist of moderately course-cut beef or moderately coarse-cut beef and poultry formulation. The links shall either be skinless or stuffed into collagen casings and shall be uniform in length and diameter. The patties shall be uniform in diameter. Use of artificial colors in the manufacture of any sausage item is not permitted. Product shall be delivered frozen. Size of links or patties to be local specification and size noted on bid. |
| 68 |
| Cheese, Cheddar, U.S. Grade AA or A. “Cheddar cheese” is cheese made by the cheddaring process or by another procedure which produces a finished cheese having the same physical and chemical properties as the cheese produced by the cheddar process and is made from cow's milk with or without the addition of coloring matter and with common salt, contains not more than 39 percent of moisture, and in the water-free substance, contains not less than 50 percent of milk fat and conforms to the provisions of §19.500, “Definitions and Standards of Identity for Cheese and Cheese Products.” Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 19.500). Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers. |
| 69 |
| Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella, and Lite Mozzarella. As specified in the USDA Quality Specifications for Mozzarella Cheeses. The Cheeses may be in Loaf, Sliced, Shredded, or Diced forms. Milk fat ranging from not less than 45% on dry basis to 10.8% depending on type. Moisture content ranging from more than 45% to not more than 60% depending on type. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers. |
| 70 |
| Cheese, Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed, Grated, Italian Style, 12-1 lb containers per case |
