tastes one of the new rations packs to be tested by
troops on front-line operations in Afghanistan
Front-line British troops will see traditional biscuits brown and corned beef replaced with new products in their ration packs under a trial scheme starting this summer.
More than 300,000 new 24-hour Multi-Climate Rations (MCR) will be deployed to troops featuring pasta lunchtime pouches, cookies and energy bars.
The trial will also include the introduction of 20 new menus for general use, plus six new menus for vegetarian, Halal and Sikh/Hindu dietary requirements.
The contents of the new ration packs have been influenced by feedback from troops from all three services, including soldiers who have experienced eating the traditional ration packs for long periods.
Defence Equipment Minister Quentin Davies said: 'One of the most important requirements is to provide increased variety to troops operating for long periods on rations, which will help reduce menu fatigue.
'These new menus have been developed to meet the needs of service personnel operating in the extreme climates of Afghanistan and Iraq, providing them with a wider range of nutritionally balanced meals.'
Food selection panels were conducted in May last year to select products for the new packs and included soldiers from the Household Calvary Regiment. Read more ...
More than 300,000 new 24-hour Multi-Climate Rations (MCR) will be deployed to troops featuring pasta lunchtime pouches, cookies and energy bars.
The trial will also include the introduction of 20 new menus for general use, plus six new menus for vegetarian, Halal and Sikh/Hindu dietary requirements.
The contents of the new ration packs have been influenced by feedback from troops from all three services, including soldiers who have experienced eating the traditional ration packs for long periods.
Defence Equipment Minister Quentin Davies said: 'One of the most important requirements is to provide increased variety to troops operating for long periods on rations, which will help reduce menu fatigue.
'These new menus have been developed to meet the needs of service personnel operating in the extreme climates of Afghanistan and Iraq, providing them with a wider range of nutritionally balanced meals.'
Food selection panels were conducted in May last year to select products for the new packs and included soldiers from the Household Calvary Regiment. Read more ...
Source: Daily Mail
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