### Question
How is the term eligible commodity defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible commodity** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1736o* as the following:

> an agricultural commodity, or a product of an agricultural commodity, in inventories of the Corporation or acquired by the Secretary or the Corporation for disposition through commercial purchases under a program authorized under this section

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1736o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-FOOD FOR PEACE > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS**

