The U.S. Military's Food Processing, Engineering & Technology Team is responsible for keeping warfighters fed and healthy in the field. They're currently working on a slice that can stay shelf-stable for at least three years.
Food to fuel warfighters —
The U.S. Military's Food Processing, Engineering & Technology Team is responsible for keeping warfighters fed and healthy in the field. They're currently working on a slice that can stay shelf-stable for at least three years.
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Pizza development has presented several hurdles -- namely that the components each possess a different moisture and acidity level.
Food to fuel warfighters —
Pizza development has presented several hurdles -- namely that the components each possess a different moisture and acidity level.
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An FPET team member experiments with an edible, tomato-based film that may help with moisture issues.
Food to fuel warfighters —
An FPET team member experiments with an edible, tomato-based film that may help with moisture issues.
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The team compares different formulations side by side to compare visual appeal, texture, taste and odor.
Food to fuel warfighters —
The team compares different formulations side by side to compare visual appeal, texture, taste and odor.
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Human panelists are key in developing meals that will be eaten by warfighters. If they don't like it, it won't make it to the field. The team has been working on the pizza for two years.
Food to fuel warfighters —
Human panelists are key in developing meals that will be eaten by warfighters. If they don't like it, it won't make it to the field. The team has been working on the pizza for two years.
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Tabasco packets are included with MREs, mostly for morale purposes.
Food to fuel warfighters —
Tabasco packets are included with MREs, mostly for morale purposes.
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WWI and WWII K-rations featured tinned meat and packs of cigarettes.
Food to fuel warfighters —
WWI and WWII K-rations featured tinned meat and packs of cigarettes.
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Specifically Chelsea cigarettes and 'chopped ham and eggs."
Food to fuel warfighters —
Specifically Chelsea cigarettes and 'chopped ham and eggs."
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Cold War and Vietnam rations swapped smokes brands to Winston.
Food to fuel warfighters —
Cold War and Vietnam rations swapped smokes brands to Winston.
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Have no fear, these K-rations were both 'fancy' and 'grade A' not to mention 'cooked with juices.'
Food to fuel warfighters —
Have no fear, these K-rations were both 'fancy' and 'grade A' not to mention 'cooked with juices.'
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Modern-day military fare has come a long way since the C- and K-ration days. The Natick team proudly serves their innovations to guests in the Warfighter Cafe.
Food to fuel warfighters —
Modern-day military fare has come a long way since the C- and K-ration days. The Natick team proudly serves their innovations to guests in the Warfighter Cafe.
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