US Army eyes alternative proteins for soldiers in the field
US Army goes green-ish, wants soldiers munching on plant proteins
Powders, gels, and fermented nutrients could someday join the battlefield menu
Eating in the field has never been fun for US Army soldiers. And they may soon face even stranger field rations than they do today: Alternative proteins delivered in formats ranging from powders and sauces to gels and semi-solids.
The Army on Monday published a sources sought announcement to gather submissions from interested industry and academic partners in the "alternative protein sector," willing to help the branch develop rations that are lighter weight, have a longer shelf life, and could potentially be produced in combat-forward environments.
According to the announcement, the Army is looking for submissions covering four areas: Technologies for developing alternative proteins, like fermentation and other biomanufacturing methods, meat alternative products for ration inclusion, consumer research seeking to "enhance the acceptability … of alternative proteins within a...
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