Specifications include, but are not limited to: BEEF FOR STEWING (Cubes) – IQF. Frozen. Resulting raw dice is not to exceed a maximum size of ¾ to x 1-1/4” cubes. Dices shall be free of bones, cartilage, sinew (heavy connective tissue) and lymph glands. Practically free from surface/seam fat. 90% visual lean. Packaged in 5 or 10 lb. bulk units; BEEF CUBES, FABRICATED, FROZEN - IQF cubes, 1/2” to 3/4" in size. Meat from head, tongue, heart, esophagus or straight (added) fat is not acceptable. Meat derived from the Advanced Meat Recovery system and/or Fatty Reduced Beef Products is not acceptable. Fat content shall not exceed 20%. The product must be labeled to indicate fat content. No binders or extenders permitted. Packaged in 5 to 10 lb. units; GROUND BEEF, FINE GRIND - Using the procedures outlined in the IMPS QAP provisions effective June 1997, the average fat content will be no more than 20%. The product must be labeled to indicate the fat content. Meat from head, tongue, heart, esophagus, or straight (added) fat is not acceptable. Meat derived from the Advanced Meat Recovery system and/or Fatty Reduced Beef Products is not permitted. Frozen. Packaged in 5 to 10 lb. units. No beef is allowed from the advanced meat recovery system...
