MIL-PRF-44059 Beef Stew, Packaged In A Flexible Pouch, Shelf StableThis specification covers the performance criteria for production of a finished product consisting of shelf stable beef stew, packaged in a flexible pouch, suitable for use by the Department of Defense as a component of operational rations. This component is consumed by combat personnel under worldwide environmental extremes as part of an operational ration, and is a source of nutritional intake. It is essential that this item be produced in accordance with good commercial practice to attain high standards of appearance, odor, flavor, and texture so that high levels of troop acceptance are achieved.

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INCH-POUND

MIL-PRF-44059E

26 July 1996

SUPERSEDING

MIL-B-44059D

3 September 1993

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

BEEF STEW, PACKAGED IN A FLEXIBLE POUCH, SHELF STABLE

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of

Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers the performance criteria for production of a finished

product consisting of shelf stable beef stew, packaged in a flexible pouch, suitable for use by the

Department of Defense as a component of operational rations. This component is consumed by

combat personnel under worldwide environmental extremes as part of an operational ration, and

is a source of nutritional intake. It is essential that this item be produced in accordance with

good commercial practice to attain high standards of appearance, odor, flavor, and texture so that

high levels of troop acceptance are achieved.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 4 and 5 of this

specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this

specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has

been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must

meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 4 and 5 of this specification, whether

or not they are listed.

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which

may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army

Soldier Systems Command, Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, ATTN:

SSCNC-WRE, Natick, MA 01760-5018 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document

Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.