DRDO has expertise in preparing long lasting food for armed forces. The food products are prepared in stringent hygienic conditions while following applicable standard protocols.
The Ready to Eat (RTE) food products are packed in multi layer retort pouches and processed in a special retort as per internationally accepted food standards. After processing, the food products are tested for their microbiological quality and cleared for supplies. The shelf life of these products is one year under room temperature.