A-A-20124 SyrupThis CID covers syrup 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-20124D

5.2.3 Type III - Syrup, blended, invert and sugar syrup (sucrose). Type III syrup shall be formulated from equal parts of invert sugar and sugar syrup (solids basis).

5.2.4 Type IV - Syrup, table. Type IV, Flavor A, B, C, D or E, syrup shall possess a flavor and color characteristic of that specified. The syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Sirup, 21 CFR § 168.180. Flavor A, imitation maple, shall be colored to simulate the United States Standards for Grades of Table Maple Sirup, U.S. Grade A. The color shall not be lighter than light amber or darker than dark amber, however, it may not be off-color.

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

6. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

TABLE 1. Analytical Requirements

	Brix solids	Maximum Ash
Type and style	(Percent)	(Percent)	Color

Type I Minimum 70.0 0.50 Not darker than "Water White" 1/

Type II Minimum 72.0 1.00 -

Type III

Type IV, Style 1

Minimum 76.0

Minimum 65.0

0.20 -

- Not lighter than "Light Amber"

or darker than "Dark Amber" and

not off-color 2/

Type IV, Style 2

Maximum 44.0

- Not lighter than "Light Amber"

or darker than "Dark Amber" and not off-color 2/