Military Brownie Recipe: 26 Pages Long

“Whole eggs may be liquid or frozen and shall have been processed and labeled in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Inspection of Eggs and Egg Products (7 CFR Part 59).” Yes that is in a brownie recipe.The Pentagon has created this recipe that follows very specific rules and regulations to make just the right kind of brownies for our troops. Why is all this necessary to make ordinary brownies you might ask? It is because these are not just your normal baked goods. If the directions are followed exactly and if the brownies are packaged well, these treats can last up to three years. The taste however, according to NPR, has much left to be desired with its dense, dry, and crumbly texture and flavor. The Pentagon just updated this recipe, but not to make it shorted, it is now 31 pages long. Probably make you think twice from now on about making brownies huh?