Military ration design has different priorities than civilian food. Slightly increased risk of heart disease is irrelevant if you're killed in action because yo

Military ration design has different priorities than civilian food. Slightly increased risk of heart disease is irrelevant if you're killed in action because you didn't have the energy to carry your gear. Potentially dangerous preservatives are safer than risking the food decaying where resupply is impossible. Military rations have to focus on short term considerations that aren't relevant to people in safer occupations.