Feb 19, 2013The U.S. Department of Defense's First Strike Rations (FSR) have approximately a two-year shelf life when stored under normal storage conditions (80 degrees Fahrenheit). Under high-temperature conditions, however, a significant degradation occurs in FSRs' quality and nutritional content. Considering the crucial importance of FSRs, it's essential to quantify the quality decrease following exposure to high temperatures, as well as from extreme environm...