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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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MIL-PRF-44059E
4.4 Examination. The finished product shall be examined for compliance with the
requirements specified in 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, and 3.2.7. Defects and defect classifications
are listed in table I.
TABLE I. Product defects. 1/ 2/
Defect
Category
Major Minor
Appearance
Beef dice size not as specified
101
Bone or bone fragment measuring more than 0.3 inch in any dimension
102
Color not characteristic of cooked beef dices
103
Total weight of cartilage, coarse connective tissue, section of tendons
201
or ligaments, and glandular material is more than 0.35 ounces
202
Color of sauce not reddish brown to brown
Odor and flavor
104
Odor and flavor not characteristic of processed beef stew
with vegetables in a beef flavored sauce.
Texture
Diced beef not moist and not tender
203
Vegetables not slightly soft to slightly firm
204
Sauce not smooth and not moderately thick
205
Weight
Net weight of an individual pouch less than 7.5 ounces 3/
206
Drained weight of beef dices not as specified 4/
207
208
Drained weight of vegetables not as specified 5/
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