Japanese developers have now found a way to create hot rice with cold water. This is a crucial break through in the provision of emergency rations. Called "Hotto Raisu' - pouring cold water over the rice leads to steam rising from the box.
Implications - To preserve the rice in a soft form, developers put it through 4,000 times the normal atmospheric pressure. To prepare the packaged food, water simply needs to be poured on an exothermic agent which then warms the rice. In only 15 minutes, the rice is ready to eat. What makes this such a useful product for disaster relief is that it can be easily prepared, even if the electricity goes down.
Self Cooking Rice
Perfect Emergency Ration
Trend Themes
1. Emergency Ration Innovation - Developing new food packaging and preparation methods for emergency rations that are easy to use and do not require electricity.
2. Pressure Preservation Technology - Using high atmospheric pressure to preserve food in a soft form without using any artificial preservatives.
3. Exothermic Agent Cooking - Incorporating exothermic agents in food packaging to cook food without needing a heat source.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - Developing new food packaging techniques that can preserve food for longer periods of time without using artificial preservatives.
2. Emergency Relief Supplies - Creating innovative supplies for disaster relief efforts, such as easy-to-prepare, non-perishable food items that don't require electricity.
3. Chemical Industry - Developing new exothermic agents or other heat-producing chemicals that can be used for cooking or heating without requiring an external heat source.