As the video below explains, the meal tested in the video is the predecessor to the MRE, and was developed for LRRP troops to provide a lighter weight alternative to the then standard C rations. There are no dates on the packaging, but is probably from the later production runs. Despite the approximate 40 years since it was manufactured, the freeze dried beef stew (produced by the predecessor to Mountain House) and the freeze dried coffee and powdered cocoa were in consumable condition. The candy bar was not.
VIDEO: "Food Packet, Long Range Patrol, Menu #7, Beef Stew (1970's)"
The Cosmic Freight Train (18 min.)
Ahhh, Mountain House. Good forever, apparently.
ReplyDeleteI'll find out. I have some I came across in my pantry that is at least 10 years old.
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