Army rations rehydrated by urine

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The US military has developed a dried food ration that can be rehydrated using contaminated water sources, including urine. While this innovation aims to provide sustenance in extreme conditions, experts caution against using urine due to the potential health risks associated with urea filtration, which can lead to kidney damage. The discussion highlights the advancements in food technology, particularly in military applications, and references the durability of food items such as a three-year sandwich.

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Would you eat food cooked in your own urine? Food scientists working for the US military have developed a dried food ration that troops can hydrate by adding the filthiest of muddy swamp water or even peeing on it.[continued]

http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996185

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I read that! However they don't recommend using urine because urea is a small enough to fit through the filters and can cause kidney damage... but it probably says that in the article. Amazing what they can do nowadays though isn't it? Like the 3 year sandwich.
 

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