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MRE squares

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 2:35 pm
by sdrozza
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: