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

TABLE I. Product defects 1/ 2/ cont'd

Defect

Categorv

Major Minor

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Drained weight of ground beef not as specified 4/

Drained weight of macaroni not as specified

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1/ Presence of any foreign odors and flavors such as, but not limited to burnt, scorched, rancid,

sour, or stale shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

2/ Finished product not equal to or better than the approved first article, when applicable, or

other approved model in palatability and overall appearance shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

3/ If the sample average net weight is less than 8.0 ounces, the lot shall be rejected.

4/ If the sample average drained weight of ground beef is less than 2.0 ounces, the lot shall be

rejected.

4.5 Methods of inspection.

4.5.1 Commercial sterility. Testing for commercial sterility shall be in accordance with MIL-

PRF-44073.

4.5.2 Shelf life. Compliance with 3.2.2 shall be determined by incubation for 1 month at 120�F

or 6 months at 10O�F or 36 months at 80�F. Contractor shall provide a certificate of conformance.

4.5.3 Appearance. Appearance acceptability is determined by compliance with 4.4.

4.5.4 Odor and flavor. Odor and flavor acceptability is determined by compliance with 4.4.

4.5.5 Texture. Texture acceptability is determined by compliance with 4.4.

4.5.6 Weight.

4.5.6.1 Net weight. The net weight of the filled and sealed pouches shall be determined by

weighing each sample unit on a suitable scale tared with a representative empty pouch. Results

shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 ounce.