Latvian Entity Ventures into Market for Dehydrated Meal Products
In a significant development, Latvia's Roga-Agro, in partnership with the Food Institute of the Latvian University of Life Sciences and Technology, has introduced a new range of meals for soldiers. The innovative food, which comes in dry form, is set to revolutionise the armed forces' rations with its lightweight nature, improved taste, and shorter preparation time.
The new meals are made light through the process of freeze-drying, a method that involves drying the product in cold conditions to remove water. This technique preserves the taste, aroma, nutrients, and texture of the food as much as possible, ensuring soldiers maintain a balanced diet even in the field.
Previously, soldiers were provided with ready-made meals that could be eaten either cold or heated, with a shelf life of about four years. However, the new meals offer a more appealing alternative, ready to eat in just 10-15 minutes.
Some of the new menu options include chicken with curry and rice, and goulash with potatoes. Soldiers Lauris and Roberts have already had the chance to taste the new chicken with curry and rice meal and found it significantly tastier than its predecessor, with distinct ingredients that resemble home-cooked food. Similarly, soldier Artūrs expressed his satisfaction with the new goulash with potatoes, believing it could be a great addition to the army's rations, potentially even maintaining its quality after seven or more years.
While detailed comparisons between the new and old military rations are not yet available, general best practices for such improvements include nutritional enhancement, extended shelf life, diverse menu options, and improved taste and texture.
Excitingly, the developers of the new meals hope these could become an export product for allied countries' armed forces in the future. Currently, residents can buy the new meals, but soldiers will have to wait a little longer to enjoy these light, tasty, and nutritious meals in the field.
The innovative freeze-dried meals developed by Roga-Agro and the Food Institute aim to boost the soldiers' health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise by offering a more appetizing and nutrient-rich alternative to the previously provided meals. By employing healthy-cooking techniques like freeze-drying, these meals preserve the food's nutrients, contributing to a balanced lifestyle for soldiers. Future plans include expansion beyond the Latvian armed forces, potentially making these lightweight, tasty, and health-conscious meals accessible to other allied countries' soldiers as well as civilians who value food-and-drink that prioritizes health.
