This goal is to find contributing factors that cause outbreaks, such as wind. A high-energy beef snack to sustain military troops during times of great physical stress, such as combat or field maneuvers. ARS scientists are working on a new meat-stick formula that packs extra nutritional punch in the form of fat. A low-fat diet is normally recommended for healthy eating. However, the high temperatures needed to make this product melt away the fat.
Scientists say the solution is adding inner pea fiber to the beef.
In tests, meat laced with inner pea fiber retained almost all of the fat during heating without affecting flavor. That's because fat degrades over time, and any loss of fat in low-fat foods could mean loss of flavor. ARS scientists are working to develop new hard white winter wheat varieties that could fill both demands by capturing the best qualities for oriental noodles. Most American wheat varieties were developed for bread making, which emphasizes different characteristics. The scientists are developing white wheats with less amylose, a component of starch.