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The Sporkful
How To Make A Battle-Ready Pizza
Nov 6, 2023
Discover how the U.S. military created a pizza that soldiers could eat on the battlefield, learning about ration bars made with ultrasonic technology and the challenges of keeping cheese the right color in extreme conditions. The podcast explores the history of MREs, the development of a battle-ready pizza, and highlights the importance of sensory requirements and comfort in food consumption for soldiers. The episode concludes with recommendations for other podcasts and books.
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- The development of a shelf-stable pizza for military use involved overcoming challenges such as creating a moisture-resistant bread and preventing sauce seepage into the bread.
- Years of testing and adjustments resulted in a highly rated and sought-after MRE pizza that received positive feedback from warfighters and won an innovation award.
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The Journey to Create a Battle-Ready Pizza
After years of development, a team at Devcom Soldier Center successfully creates a shelf-stable pizza for MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), meeting the specific requirements of durability and nutrition for military use.
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