Re:Ramen noodles 'are most valuable US prison commodity', st...
by sushid on Tuesday August 23, 2016 @05:12PM
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They discuss why meals are often bland and unappetizing in this article [1].
> It’s not that the authorities haven’t noticed the blandness. The food lacks strong flavoring and other distinctions by design. To appeal to the widest possible population, spices are added sparingly; even salt is omitted because of some inmates’ dietary restrictions.
However, it's also made to be nutritious and I don't think ramen would quality.
> While jail food is undeniably bland, it is nutritious, at least according to the standards followed by Title 15 regulations based on Section 6030 of the California Penal Code.
> It’s not that the authorities haven’t noticed the blandness. The food lacks strong flavoring and other distinctions by design. To appeal to the widest possible population, spices are added sparingly; even salt is omitted because of some inmates’ dietary restrictions.
However, it's also made to be nutritious and I don't think ramen would quality.
> While jail food is undeniably bland, it is nutritious, at least according to the standards followed by Title 15 regulations based on Section 6030 of the California Penal Code.
[1] http://www.usprisonculture.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/...