1、22 May 1979 SUPERSEDING MIL-P-43144D .12 December 1977 MILITARY SPECIFICATION PORK CHOPS, DEHYDRATED, UNCOOKED This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense 1. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers raw, freeze-dehydrated pork chops for use by the A
2、rmed Forces as a component of operational rations. 2, APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Issues of documents. The following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein: SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL TT-C-495
3、 - Coatings, Exterior, for Tinned Food Cans PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard PPP-c-29 - Canned Subsistence Items, Packaging and Packing Of PPP-C-96 - Cans, Metal, 28 Gage and Lighter Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in appr
4、oving this document should be addressed to: Conmiander, US Army Natick Research and Development Conmiand, ATTN: DRDNA-ES, Natick, MA 01760 by using the self-addresse Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. FSC 8905 Provided by
5、IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- MIL-P-Y31YYE 3 W 949770b - 0332333 3 W MILITARY en. with the requirements of 3.4.2 and 5.1, as concerns needle press perforations of dehydrated pork chops and packaging under nitrogen. Records of relative humidity
6、 and applicable time control data relative to this packaging opera- tion shall be maintained. Noncompliance with one or more of the above refer- enced requirements, (or use of perforation needles larger than 1/16 inch (1.6 m) in diameter), as reflected by examination of records or by actual examinat
7、ion shall be cause for rejection of the component lot or the involved lot of finished product made therefrom. Examination shall be made to determine compliance 4.5.5 Exmnation of end item. Classification of defects found during examination shall be in accordance with tables IV through VI1 and 4.5.5.
8、1 through 4.5.5.5, shall be ae shown in table III. be expressed as percent defective for tables IV and V and in terms of defects per hundred units for tables VI and VIL The examination criteria for the above referenced tables !Che acceptable quality levels (AQLs) shall TABLE III. End item examinatio
9、n Inspection Sample Lot size ex- AQLs Table level unit pressed in Major A Major B Minor IV 5-3 1 cBI1 Cans -I 1.5 -c 2/ 4.0 - s-3 Content s Call8 - VI of one - Major: Marking missing, incorrect or illegible. . Minor: Arrangement not as specified. Fbr level B pack, when applicable, shipping container
10、s reinforced with other than non-metallic strapping or pressure-sensitive adhesive, filament reinforced tape shall not be accept- able. examination shall be in accordance with the aforeneutioned specification In addition, the following defects shall be included in the When packing for level C is req
11、uired to be in accordance with 5.2.3, except that only the defects for marking and arrangement shall apply. c 4.5.5.5 Examination of unit loads. Examination of unit loads shall be in accordance with the examination criteria of MIL-L-35078, 4.5.6 Sampling procedures and acceptance criteria for testin
12、g of the The finished product (dehydrated form) shall be tested finished product. for moisture and oxygen in accordance with the requirements of 3.5.2. cedures for testing shall be as specified in 4.7. shall be one filled and sealed primary container. in terms of primary containers, and the sample s
13、ize shall be the number of sample units indicated by inspection level S-2. defective for each characteristic, shall be 1.5. requirement shall be scored as a defect. nearest 0.1 percent. Pro- The sample unit for testing Lot size shall be expressed The AQL, expressed as percent A nonconformance to a t
14、est Results shall be reported to the 4.6 First article inspection. First article samples of the product which the supplier intends to furnish shall be inspected to assure compliance with 3.5. 14 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-NIL-P-4
15、3 144E - 4.7 hamination and test methods. Examination and test procedures which differ from those specified herein, unless otherwise excepted, may be used by the supplier if they provide a quality assurance equivalent to that specified. Government contracting officer determines that such procedures
16、and controls do not provide, as a minimum such quality assurance, the supplier will use the procedures set forth herein. results, the procedures specified herein will govern. If the In case of dispute as to examination or test 4.7,1 Examination procedures. 6 4.7.1.1 Leakage. The filled and sealed ca
17、n shall be examined for leakage in accordance with PPP-C-29. 4.7.2 Test procedures. 4.7.2.1 -pen. oXygen$n the headspace gas shall be determined in accordance with Standards for Grades of Dry Milks Including Methods of Analysis, Bulletin 916. A 500-1111. flask may be used in doing the moisture analy
18、sis. 4.7.2.1.1 Moisture. Moisture in the product shall be determined in accordance with the Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Analytical Chemists; Chapter: Meat and Meat Products: Section: Meat; Method: except that the temperature, time cycle shall be modified 80 that the oven tempe
19、rature shall be 7O0C (21.1C) for 16 hours under a pressure of 100 nnn pressure of Hg (13.32 Wa). 4.7.2.2 Tin coating weight. Tin coating weight shall be determined by any . method specified in PPP-C-96. 50 PACKAGING 5.1 Preservation (Level A or C). The product Shall be packaged in accordance with le
20、vel A or C as specified (see 6.1) 5.1.1 Level A. A net weight of 20 ounces (560 g) of the product shall be filled into 8 size 603 by 700 open-top style, round metal can with soldered side seam and compound-lined, double seamed ends. A minus 3/4-ounce (21 g) tolerance will be allowed in any one conta
21、iner provided the average net weight of the cans inspected in accordance with table V is not 1-5 than 20 ounces (560 g) The can shall be made throughout from not less than commercial 0.25-pound electrolytic tin plate per base box (aee 4.7.2.2) and shall be coated outside with a coating confonning to
22、 type I of !LT-C-495. be sealed under an atmosphere of nitrogen. show evidence of leakage when tested in accordance with 4.7.1.1. The filled can shall The filled and sealed can shall not 5.1.2 Level C. The product shall be packaged in accordance with 5.1.1 except that cans with or without commercial
23、 exterior coating are acceptable. 15 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MU-P-43144E 5.2 Packinq. Six 603 by 700 size cans of the dehydrated pork chops arranged 3 by 2 by 1, shall be packed in a snug fitting shipping container in accordan
24、ce with Level A, B or C as specified (see 6.1). 5.2.1 Level A. The shipping container shall be a fiberboard box, constructed, The shipping container shall be a fiberboard box, constructed, closed, and reinforced in accordance with style RSC, V28, of PPP-B-636. closed and reinforced in accordance wit
25、h style RSC, WC, or WS, of PPP-B-636. the shipping container specified in 5.2.2 shall be reinforced with nonmetallic strapping or pressure-sensitive adhesive, filament reinforced tape in accordance with the appendix of PPP-B-636. 5.2.2 Level B. 5.2.2.1 Reinforcement of shipping container. When speci
26、fied (see 6.1 and 6.3), 5.2.3 Level C. The shipping container shall be in accordance with the Uniform Freight Classification or National Motor Freight Classification, as applicable. 5.3 Unit loads. When specified (see 6.1) the product as specified in 5.2 shall be arranged in unit loads in accordance
27、 with MIL-L-35078 for the type and class of load specified. 5.4 Labeling and marking. 5.4.1 Cans. Cans shall be labeled in accordance with ML-L-1497 and as f Olh?E : PORK CHOPS, DEHYDRATED, UNCiW Net weight Name of processor Date of packaging (day-month-year) Lot No. (concurrent with dehydration loa
28、d) THIS PRDUCT IS GAS PACKED Directions for use Rehydrate the chops as soon as can is opened. Cover chops with lukewarm (90-100F) salted water (1 teaspoon salt per quart of water). soft. Drain. If possible, cover and place chops in refrigerator over-night to equilibrate moisture. Soak 20 minutes or
29、until1 all portions are 16 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Mix 5 oz (1-1/4 cup) sifted flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Dredge rehydrated pork chops in flour mixture; shake off eXCeSS a Use 4 oz (1/2 cup) melted shortening. fat about 1-1/2
30、minutes per side on 375F griddle. Place in 1/2 steam table pan: Pour 1 quart gravy or tomato sauce over pork chops. Brown chops in shallow Cover and bake in 350F aven 1-1/2 hours. NOTE: boned pork chops. Use 1 pound of dehydrated product for 3 pound5 fresh, 5.4.2 Shipping containers. Shipping contai
31、ners shall be marked in accordance with bffL-STD-129. 5.4.3 Unit loads. Unit loads shall be marked in accordance with NIL-L-35078. 6. - NOTES 6.1 Ordering data. Procurement documents should specify the following: (a) (b) When a first article is required (see 3.1). (c) (d) When packing specified in 5
32、.2.2.1 is required (see 6.3). (e) Title, number and date of this specification. Levels of packaging and packing required (see 5.1 and 5.2). Type and class of unit load when unit loading is specified (see 5.3). 6.2 Level of pack. Based on conditions known or expected to be encountered during shipment
33、, handling, and storage of the specific item being procured, the contracting officer should select the appropriate level of pack in accordance with the criteria established in AR 700-15/NAVSUPINCT 4030.28 AFR 71-6/blCO 4030.14D/ DSAR 4145.7. 6.3 Conditions for reinforcement of shipping container. Pa
34、cking specified In 5.2.2.1 is intended for transfer at sea operations and specific overseas operations. 6.4 Changes from previous issue. The margins of this specification are marked with an asterisk to indicate where changes (additions, modifications, corrections, deletions) from the previous issue
35、were made. and the Government assumes no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies in these notations. of this document based on the entire content irrespective of the marginal notations and relationship to the last previous issue. This was done as a convenience only Bidders and suppliers are cautio
36、ned to evaluate the requirements 17 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-P-43144E 6.5 Award of contract, Award of contract for the product specified in this document shall be limited to plants known to maintain the required sanitation
37、conditions of 3.6 (also see 4.3). 6.6 First article inspection. When a first article is required it shall be The inspected and approved under the appropriate provisions of ASPR 7-104.55. first article will be a preproduction sample and should consist of 12 cans. contracting officer should include sp
38、ecific nstructions in all procurement instrumente regarding arrangements for inspection and approval of the first article. The 6.7 Metric equivalents. Metric equivalents, indicated in parentheses throughout: this document, are based on practices, conversion factors, and symbols specified in ASTM E 3
39、80 Standard for Metric Practice, and are for information only. hall be controlling. In each instance, the value stated in US customary units Custodians : Army-a Navy - SA Air Force - 50 Preparing activity: Army-GL Prof ect No. 8905-0937 Review activities: Army-MD Navy - MC, MS DP - SS *US. GOVER-MENT PRlhTINC OFPICE: 1979-603-022/2523 18 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
