If you look at the back of the retort pouches, they always have that square pressed design. Reasons?
Re: MRE squares
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:36 pm
by FalconUruguay
The Retort Pouches Are Placed In Either A Metal Or Plastic "Cage" Or Tray When Going Thru The Pressure Sterilization Process...The Squares You See Are The Ones Which Were Touching On The Bottom When It Occurred.
Here's A Video, And You Can Briefly See Them Loading The Pouches In A Tray Before Heading To The Autoclave: