MIL-PRF-44469 Chili And Macaroni, Packaged In A Flexible Pouch, Shelf StableThis specification covers the performance criteria for production of a finished product consisting of shelf stable chili and macaroni, packaged in a flexible pouch, suitable for use by the Department of Defense as a component of operational rations.

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MIL-PRF-44469A

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 1. Product defects 1/ 2/

Defect

Category

Major Minor

Appearance

Beef grind size not as specified

101

Color not characteristic of cooked ground beef

102

Bone or bone fragment measuring more than 0.3 inch in any dimension

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 macaroni not off white to light tan color

Color of sauce not dark red to reddish brown

203

Odor and flavor

104

Odor and flavor not characteristic of processed ground beef and

macaroni in a spicy chili pepper blend tomato sauce

Texture

Macaroni not slightly soft to slightly firm

204

Macaroni is pasty

205

206

Sauce not moderately thick

Weight

207

Net weight of an individual pouch less than 7.5 ounces 3/