Each individual meal comes sealed in
a waterproof airtight polymer bag, and includes an entrée, side dish,
crackers or bread, peanut butter or cheese spread, snack, dessert and or
candy, and a hot or cold beverage base. They also feature amenities
like a long handle spoon, napkins, matches, creamer, sugar, salt, and
gum. Some have hot beverages or hot sauce, depending on the meal. Each
meal provides around 1200 calories for an active person on the move, and
is tailored to provide a good mix of protein, fat, and carbs
(13/36/51%) for optimum nutrition.
These were manufactured
in 2021 and have various 2024 check dates. They have been stored
properly and with proper storage (cool dry place) these will be good
through 2029 minimum.
Whether camping, hiking, hunting,
traveling, or simply staying prepared for emergencies, MREs offer a
simple, easy-to-store, easy-to-transport package that can mean a hot,
nutritional, and filling meal whenever or wherever you need. These can
be eaten hot (using the heater, or pot of boiling water), or cold. All
food has been cooked and is ready to eat. No further cooking or heating
up is necessary.