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The Development of "Jungle Cheese"
18:57 - 24:36 (05:39)
The Army developed a new way of making cheese called "jungle cheese" that involved drying out cheese to turn it into powder or reconstituted slices without the oil separating out. This method led to the creation of processed cheese and cheese dust.
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Drying food has a long history dating back to Napoleon's army, where it was used to easily transport and feed soldiers on the battlefield.
18:57 - 20:05 (01:08)
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Drying food has a long history dating back to Napoleon's army, where it was used to easily transport and feed soldiers on the battlefield. During World War II, drying food and coffee became a priority as a way to preserve nutrients and make it easier to transport.
ChapterThe Development of "Jungle Cheese"
EpisodeHow Ultraprocessed Foods Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The US Army's research into creating shelf-stable and unappetizing food led to the development of fast food items like the McRib, while also improving the quality of military rations.
20:06 - 21:42 (01:36)
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The US Army's research into creating shelf-stable and unappetizing food led to the development of fast food items like the McRib, while also improving the quality of military rations.
ChapterThe Development of "Jungle Cheese"
EpisodeHow Ultraprocessed Foods Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Army invented a new way to make cheese called "jungle cheese", which involved drying out cheese and turning it into powder, without the oil separating out.
21:42 - 24:36 (02:54)
Summary
The Army invented a new way to make cheese called "jungle cheese", which involved drying out cheese and turning it into powder, without the oil separating out. This revolutionized the cheese industry and led to the creation of processed cheese.