[INCH-POUND]
A-A-20096
July 16, 1993
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
CHEESE BLEND, PIZZA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description in preference to Military Specification MIL-C-44040.
This Commercial Item Description (CID) covers market varieties for a specified blend of ready-to-use cheeses for pizza, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by the Federal Government.
Salient characteristics.
The pizza cheese blend shall conform to the following types as specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.
Types.
Type I – Frozen
Type II – Chilled
Types I and II. The pizza cheese blend shall consist of at least four of the following cheeses: cheddar, low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, and romano. The blend composition shall contain at least 80 percent by weight from the combination of two or more of the following shredded cheeses: cheddar, low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, mozzarella, or provolone cheese; and not more than 20 percent by weight in the grated form of parmesan or romano cheese, or a combination of both. Each cheese shall conform to the definition and standard of identity as applicable, as promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR Part 133). The cheddar cheese shall be U.S. Grade A or better (7 CFR Part 58). Mold inhibiting agents, anti-caking agents, and spices may be used as optional ingredients in accordance with good manufacturing practices.
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