Pocket sandwich facts for kids
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A tempeh Reuben pita sandwich
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| Type | Sandwich |
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| Main ingredients | Bread, various fillings |
A pocket sandwich is a special kind of sandwich. It's made using one piece of bread that is folded or hollowed out. Think of it like a little pouch! The bread is often cooked with yummy fillings already inside. A pita bread sandwich is a great example of a pocket sandwich.
Different Kinds of Pocket Sandwiches
There are many different types of pocket sandwiches from all over the world. Each one has its own unique shape and fillings. Here are some popular examples:
- Hot Pockets: These are frozen pocket sandwiches that you can heat up quickly.
- Fougasse: This is a flatbread from France. It sometimes has pockets for fillings.
- Calzone: This is like a folded-over pizza. It's filled with cheese, meat, and vegetables.
- Stromboli: This is similar to a calzone. It's a roll of bread dough filled with ingredients.
- Pita: This is a round, flat bread. It has a pocket inside that you can fill with anything you like.
- Runza: This is a yeast dough pocket. It's filled with beef, cabbage or sauerkraut, and onions. It's popular in Nebraska, USA.
- Pepperoni roll: This is a baked bread roll. It has pepperoni sausage baked inside.
- Pizza rolls: These are small, bite-sized rolls. They are filled with pizza ingredients.
- Hot dogs: While often served in a bun, some hot dogs are made as a pocket.
- McStuffins: This was a pocket sandwich. McDonald's sold them for a short time in 1993.
Pocket Sandwiches for Soldiers
The US Army has created special pocket sandwiches. These are for soldiers who are on the move. They are part of a meal called the First Strike Ration. These sandwiches are designed to last a very long time without going bad. This means soldiers can carry them easily.
How do they stay fresh?
- The water used in them is specially treated.
- They have ingredients that are a bit acidic. This helps stop germs from growing.
- They come in special foil packages. These packages have many layers.
- Small packets inside the wrapper absorb oxygen. Oxygen can make food spoil faster.
All these things help the sandwiches stay safe to eat for a long time. This is very important for soldiers in the field.
