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| Commodity Fact Sheet | |
| Seasoned, Soy Fortified Rice |
The rice shall be long, medium, or short grain milled rice grading U.S. No. 5 or better, except the rice shall be reasonably well milled and not contain more than 20 percent broken kernels.
The rice shall meet the specifications of the class and grade offered as defined in the AUnited States Standards for Milled Rice,@ in effect at the time the contract is made.
The seasoned, soy fortified rice shall be a uniform blend of rice, soy (in the form of textured soy vegetable protein concentrate), seasonings, vitamins, and minerals that is consistent from package to package and shall meet the following nutritional profile per 100 grams of uncooked product:
ENRICHMENT AMOUNT PER 100 GRAMS UNCOOKED
| Minimum | Maximum | |
| Protein (Nx6.25). At least 75% of the protein provided must achieve a 0.9 or higher WHO/FAO Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score | 22 grams | N/A |
| Calories | 300 Kcal | N/A |
| Sodium | N/A | 500 mg |
| Calcium, USP-FCC | 650 milligrams | 1,900 mg |
| Phosphorus, USP-FCC | 650 milligrams | 1,900 mg |
| Magnesium, USP-FCC | 279 milligrams | 550 mg |
| Iron, USP-FCC | 25 milligrams | 50 mg |
| Zinc, USP-FCC | 15 milligrams | 30 mg |
| Iodine, USP-FCC | 160 micrograms | 320 mcg |
PACKAGING
The seasoned, soy fortified rice shall be packaged in 500 to 600 grams pouches or bags constructed of metalized polyester and polyethylene film.
Source: USDA:FSA:PDD:EOB, March, 2002 (Contact 202-690-3565)
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