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TROPICAL SUPPLEMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Services (Military)
  • Combat Support
CONT

The tropical supplement provides a basis for increased liquid consumption when military personnel are operating in [a] tropical environment. It consists of fruit beverage powders.

OBS

The edible components must be thirst quenching ... The caloric value of this supplement should be as low as possible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Militaire)
  • Soutien au combat
CONT

Le supplément tropical sert de base à une consommation accrue de liquide lorsque le personnel militaire participe à des opérations en milieu climatique tropical. Il est constitué de poudre [...] pour boisson [aux fruits].

OBS

Les composants doivent pouvoir étancher la soif [...] La valeur calorifique de ce supplément doit être aussi faible que possible.

Spanish

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