Retort food was originally developed and researched as military food to replace canned food in the United States.
In 1969, it became widely known when it was utilised as space food for the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission.
In Japan, it has become a popular food item, with a wide variety of retort foods are available for sale.
Preparation of vegetables and meat
Washing vegetables
Cut vegetables and meat
Mix the seasonings
Stew
Fill into pouch
Hermetic seal
Heat treatment
Cooling
Inspection / packing
Shipping
Enjoy