Did the US Army Actually Invent McDonald's McRib?
Did you know that the McRib’s roots might actually trace back to the U.S. Army’s efforts to feed its troops in the field?
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Did you know that the McRib’s roots might actually trace back to the U.S. Army’s efforts to feed its troops in the field?
Our guest today, author Anastacia Marx DeSalcedo, has a wonderfully curious mind. Her first book, The Combat-Ready Kitchen, explored the legacy and influence of military research on the foods we eat.
How US Military Invented America’s Favorite Snacks December 09, 2020 Share share The URL has been copied to your clipboard 0:00 0:05:29 0:00 Many food snacks popular today in the United States were not invented by a cook at a famous restaurant, but rather by food scientists in the U.S. military. From instant coffee and Cheetos to packaged cookies and energy bars – those military scientists were tasked to make food for soldiers that could be easily carried, stored, and eaten. The invention of these foods sped up during World War II. At the time, military scientists needed to develop sma...