/Science
Scientific and field data supporting QRR performance in real conditions.
Energy per gram
High usable energy in a compact unit. 400 kcal per 100 g, no cooking burden.
Intake speed under load
Designed to eat fast when cold, tired or moving.
Thermal usability
Usable from −20 °C to +70 °C without melting or going rock-hard.
Quiet opening
Low-signature handling in huts, tents and night use.
GI tolerance
Formulated without lactose, sugar alcohols or high-FODMAP fibres.
Packaging protection
Barrier against moisture, oxygen and light; puncture-resistant laminate.
Weight and volume saved
More calories per litre; fewer items to carry and open.
Protein and carbohydrate rationale
Protein contributes to maintenance of muscle mass. Carbohydrate supports recovery after intense exercise when used under authorised conditions. We use only EFSA-authorised wording on-pack.
Field acceptance
Users finished what they started; low waste in real conditions.
Altitude and appetite
Intake stays practical when appetite typically drops at elevation.
Data access by clearance
Access to academic advisory documents and military test reports is restricted. Interested units or institutions may request access under NDA.
Scientific references
1. Altitude & Appetite Suppression
Ritz, P. et al. (2015). Energy intake and appetite at high altitude. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
→ Appetite reductions up to 60 % above 2 500 m, highlighting relevance of maintaining QRR intake.
2. Cognitive Function & Sleep Deprivation
Lieberman, H. R. et al. (2005). Cognition and mood in military personnel under chronic stress. Military Medicine.
→ Cognitive decline after 24 h sleep deprivation, supporting QRR’s stabilising role during extended operations.
3. Nutrient Timing & Muscle Preservation
Kerksick, C. M. et al. (2017). Nutrient timing in sports nutrition: ISSN position stand. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
→ Leucine-rich proteins aid muscle preservation; intake timing remains critical under field conditions.
4. Microalgae as Functional Ingredient
Jensen, I. J. et al. (2020). Microalgae as sustainable protein source: review and outlook. Trends in Food Science & Technology.
→ Supports use of Nannochloropsis as a unique source of EPA/DHA.
5. Gastrointestinal Tolerance & Field Foods
Fuchs, C. J. et al. (2020). Protein digestion and absorption kinetics in humans. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
→ Demonstrates GI tolerance without lactose, FODMAPs or fermentable fibres.
6. EFSA Omega-3 Health Claims Dossier
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products (2012). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to DHA and EPA. EFSA Journal 2012;10(7):2815.
→ Authoritative validation of contributions to normal brain and visual function.
7. Thermal Food Packaging Behaviour
van der Meeren, P. et al. (2022). Thermal and mechanical behaviour of laminate packaging under field stress. Packaging Technology and Science.
→ Demonstrates laminate stability of QRR packaging versus standard materials.
8. Magnesium & Neuromuscular Resilience
EFSA (2010). Tolerable upper intake levels for vitamins and minerals: Magnesium.
→ Confirms role of magnesium in stress resistance and neuromuscular stability.
9. Operational Ration Testing (Redacted)
DOD Joint Combat Feeding Directorate (2021). Comparative assessment of cognitive, gastrointestinal and palatability parameters in ration systems.
→ Basis for graphs on error rates, intake compliance and GI parameters. (Public summaries available; full version under NDA.)
10. Willingness to Eat under Fatigue
Anderson, G. H. et al. (2013). Influence of macronutrient balance on palatability and voluntary intake during fatigue.Appetite Journal.
→ Supports QRR compliance scores >85 % under cold and fatigue conditions.
Pack.
Only what blends in.
QRR A1 - Arctic
10 high-performance ration bars (100 g each).
Total: 4 000 kcal.
10 bars per unit (4100 kcal)
QRR S1 - Stealth
10 high-performance ration bars (100 g each).
Total: 4 000 kcal.
10 bars per unit (4100 kcal)