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We carry the best selection of MRE full meal cases; MRE entrees; MRE side dishes; MRE heaters; MRE peanut butter, jelly, and crackers; MRE desserts; MRE beverage bases;  MRE cocoa; and other shelf-stable food items. We offer MRE items from Sopakco, Ameriqual and MRE-Star too!
 
.MRE Items on this page:

 
Sopakco brand MRE Meal package contents
MRE Full Meals from Sopakco, Ameriqual and MRE-Star.
MRE Entrees by Sopakco, Ameriqual MRE-Star and othersMRE Side dishSingle Serving Tabasco Sauce
MRE Entrees / Side dishes and sauces
MRE Pound cakesMRE Cheese
MRE Snacks / spreads
MRE milkshake!
MRE Beverages and Coffee
New style MRE heater
MRE Heaters / Hot beverage bags
SOS food bar
Other Shelf Stable, Ready to Eat food items

 
.MRE Full Meal Cases


We still have a selection of MRE full meal menus available!

Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE Case Ameriqual aPack MRE Star Brand - MRE Full Case
Sopakco - SurePac12 Ameriqual - Apack MRE*Star Brand


l is either Beef Ravioli, Chicken with Dumplings, or we have also seen Cheese Tortellini in these cases.



 

MRE Star Brand - MRE Full CaseMRE Star Brand - MRE meal contentsBack in stock -  the MRE STAR Brand
MRE Full meal Case WITHOUT heaters!

Add MRE heaters if you like, using the options below.

MRE STAR is a certified supplier of emergency rations for the DoD/DLA, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. These MREs are manufactured in the U.S.A. and their plants are USDA/FSIS and FDA approved.

These meals don't have the traditional side dish you expect. For the side dish, you will find dried fruit (Mango, Banana, Papaya, Pinapple). They also do not have crackers or spread that the Sure-Pak 12 cases have.

Several of these entrees are not found in any other case or by any other manufacturer! How cool is that?
Each case contains 12 complete meals. There are six different menus, two of each menu in each case.

Meal contents:

MRE Star Brand - MRE Full CaseThe MRE STAR™ Entree list
MRE cases WITHOUT heaters 
228 cases in stock on 12/04/08

NOTE: Due to shortages at the MRE STAR production facility, some or all of the entrees used in these cases are Ameriqual brand.

  • Cheese Tortellini
  • Vegetable Manicotti
  • Spaghetti
  • Meatloaf
  • Chicken noodle
  • Mystery Meal which is one of the following:
    • Chicken Salsa, Chicken Fajita, Chicken Dumplings. Chicken Pesto Pasta, or Beef Enchilada.

The MRE STAR™  Full Case of 12 WITHOUT heaters. Price $65.00
NOTE: Due to shortages at the MRE STAR production facility, some or all of the entrees used are Ameriqual brand.
Add a dozen New style MRE Heaters (2006) to the MRE STAR order above.  Price $7.00
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Sause to the MRE STAR order above. Price $1.00
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the MRE STAR order above.  Price $2.64   (can be used with MRE heater to heat water for coffee)

Or, get a 1/2 case of MRE STAR to try!
MRE STAR 1/2 case (6 meals), WITHOUT heaters. Price $34New Item
NOTE: Due to shortages at the MRE STAR production facility, some or all of the entrees used are Ameriqual brand.


Ameriqual aPackThe AmeriQual aPack MRE Emergency Meal Cases WITH heaters!


The aPack™ MRE case offers a totally unique menu while still offering high calorie count and quality MRE components.  Typical calorie count ranges from 1180 to 1300 per meal.

The one thing you will notice is that they don't have traditional side dishes, but these meals have an extra snack / dessert item to make up the calorie count. See the list below.

Each aPack ™ case contains twelve (12) MRE meals (2 each of 6 different meals).

Each meal contains:

Ameriqual aPack
The Ameriqual aPack™ Entree list
MRE cases WITH heaters 
263 cases in stock on 12/05/08
  • Hearty Beef Stew
  • Home Style Chicken with Noodles and Vegetables
  • Southwestern Chicken with Black Beans & Rice
  • Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini
  • Pasta with Garden Vegetables in Tom Sauce
  • Spaghetti with Italian Style Meat Sauce

The AmeriQual aPack™ MRE Full Case of 12 WITH factory packed heatersPrice $72.00



Sopakco SURE-PAK 12 MRE CASES (WITH factory packed heaters in each meal):
New itemSopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE CaseSopakco Sure-Pak 12
"MENU - A" Entree list
MRE cases WITH heaters
432 cases in stock as of 01/05/09
  • Veggie Burger with BBQ Sauce
  • Beef Patty
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Beef Ravioli 
  • Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce
  • Chicken Fajita

Discounts for large orders available! Full pallets contain 48 cases. Call us for a quote.

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - A", WITH factory packed heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $72.00New Item
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the "MENU - A" order above.  Price $2.64   (can be used with MRE heater to heat water for coffee)
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Hot Sauce to the "MENU - A" order above.Price $1.00


Sopakco SURE-PAK 12 MRE CASES (WITHOUT factory packed heaters in each meal):
New itemSopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE CaseSopakco Sure-Pak 12
"MENU - B" Entree list
MRE cases WITHOUT heaters 
48 cases in stock as of 01/05/09
  • Beef Patty
  • Beef Stew
  • Chicken Pesto Pasta
  • Beef Chili Macaroni
  • Cheese Tortellini 
  • Chicken Salsa

Discounts for large orders available! Full pallets contain 48 cases. Call us for a quote.

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - B", WITHOUT heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $65.00New Item
Add a dozen New style MRE Heaters (2006) to the "MENU - B" order above.  Price $7.00
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Hot Sauce to the "MENU - B" order above. Price $1.00
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the "MENU - E" order above.  Price $2.64  (can be used with MRE heater to heat water for coffee)
 

..MRE Entrees / Side Dishes and Sauces

MRE Entrees by Sopakco, Ameriqual MRE-Star and others
MRE Entrees and Side Dishes

MRE Entrees are $2.25 ea.
MRE Side Dishes are $1.59 ea.

We have marked some of the best ones with "high- and extra-high" ratings only. These are ones that I (as the owner of Epicenter), think are real standouts! The ones with these ratings will surprise and excite your taste buds and have been personally rated by me, the owner! You will also find comments from our family, friends and even customers for other stand-outs.

Some items have no comments at all. It's not that they don't have any comments because they "suck", but rather there is not anything special to say. Take Meat loaf as an example: "It's not as good as my Mother made, but it's not bad – better if warm". If our customers would like comments for all items listed, please note that in the comments section on your order. If enough customers think we should include comments  for all the entrees and sides we offer, we would be happy to expand our ratting system. For now, we only have comments for the real stand outs on the list.

Also:

People might ask why we have some items marked as "new item"  even though the production date has age on the clock. If an item is marked "new item", it's new to us or is back in stock after being unavailable for an extended period of time. We strive to have the largest selection of items out there. From time to time one of the factories, other suppliers, our Epicenter itself runs across something that has been lost in a warehouse. All the sudden, something may be available again that our “regular customers” have not been able to get from us for some time, and we note the item specifically for them by using the graphic  - New Item
 
 
.MRE Individual Entrees..

MRE Entrees - $2.25 each.


Breakfast:

Cheese Omelet  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! (2005 production, end of year).New Item
        A cheese omelet, with just the right amount of red and green bell peppers and onion. Oh, and for those who like to live on the edge, don't forget the Tabasco sauce, also available below.



Beef:

Cajun Style Rice / Beans with Beef Sausage (2005 production, end of year).New Item
        John says: Rich, flavorful, and loaded with energy!
Beef Enchilada (2007 production) $2.25.  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
Beef Patty, grilled (2007 production) $2.25.
Beef Ravioli (2007 production) $2.25.
Meatballs with Marinara Sauce (2008 production) $2.25. YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (2007 production) $2.25.
Beef Stew (2007 production). The classic Sopakco version is back!
Vegetable Stew with Beef (2008 production). New from the Military Ration Company!New Item
Beef Chili with Beans (2008 production). New from the Military Ration Company!New Item


Poultry: (Chicken / Turkey)

Chicken Pesto Pasta (2008 production) $2.25. To Die for! Extra High rating!
Chicken Breast with Shell Noodles in Tomato Sauce, also called Chicken Cavatelli (2007 production) $2.25. To Die for! Extra High rating!
        Back after well over a year! This is the last production of this item and will not be packed any longer. Get it while you can!
Chicken Fajita (2007 production) $2.25.  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! Even good cold. A richer sauce than Chicken Strips in Salsa, with a hint of chili pepper flavor.
Chicken Strips in Salsa (2007 production) $2.25.   To Die for! Extra High rating!
Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce (2007 production) $2.25.New Item

Vegetarian:

Minestrone Stew (2005 production, end of year).New Item

Vegetarian Indian Food MRE Entrees, made for the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay:

These are over runs from a mid 2006 contract to supply vegetarian entrees to Guantanamo Bay. When these are gone, we never expect to see them again. This is a one shot deal, so please get them while they are still available if you have interest.

We have compiled comments on this Indian food from Bryan, Janet, Scott, Jessica, and one of our customers – Kinton.
All in all, the reviews are quite good! We have them listed in the order most of us liked them, starting with the most liked. Give them a try!

Dinghri Mutter (2006 production) $2.25.  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
        Garden-fresh peas and delicate mushrooms combine with ginger and garlic in a succulent tomato sauce. A touch of cumin and cilantro.
        Kinton says, “Not too bad - lots of potatoes and vegetables in this one.
        Janet says, “Has a pleasant aftertaste.
        Scott says, “Lots of peas, and the sauce is like chili.
Alu Chole (2006 production) $2.25.
        A satisfying mix of potatoes, tasty garbanzo beans, onions, ripe tomatoes, and ginger.
        Janet says, “It grows on you with each taste. Satisfying chunks of potato and mild sauce.
        Kinton says, “This one was interesting. I still can't figure out what the flavor in there was.
        Jessica the Vegan says, “I like the garlic. Lots of chic peas. Good texture.
Vegetable Curry (2006 production) $2.25.
        Scott says, “Very mild. Kind of like minestrone soup in texture, with curry flavor.
        Kinton says, “It was OK but seemed to be more of an Americanized-Indian entree than a true Indian entree.
        Bryan says, “Needs more zip. Expected stronger spices. OK though.


Seafood:

Clam Chowder, New England style (2007 production) $2.25.  To Die for! Extra High rating!

MRE Entree case, Sopakco, Ameriqual and MRE-star brandsGet a maxi-mix o'MRE entrees ONLY with the Mix'emup case!

With the  Mix'emup case, we pack a selection of all available kinds of 68 MRE main entrees at a discount.

Entrees are normally $2.25 each,  But with this special mixed deal, the unit cost works out to $2.10 per entree!

We include 2005-2008 production date entrees! The Mix 'Em Up Special MRE entree Case (68 entrees only, nothing else). Price $142.80 ($2.10 per entree)
        A variety of at least 20 kinds, sometimes more, per box!  We nclude 2005-2008 production date entrees!
        (Shipping weight 43 pounds)
 
.MRE Individual Side Dishes..

MRE Side dishMRE Side Dishes

MRE Side dishes are $1.59.

Yellow and wild rice pilaf (2005 production, end of year)New Item
Mixed Fruit  (2005 production, end of year)New Item
Cobbler (Cherry and Blueberry mix in each side)   To Die for!  Extra High rating! (2005 production, end of year)New Item
Pineapple (2005 production, end of year)New Item
Mashed Potatoes  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! (2005 production, middle of year)New Item
        Also good with the beef patty entree!
Pears (2005 production, end of year)New Item
Applesauce, carbohydrate enhanced (2005 production, end of year)New Item
Cornbread Stuffing   To Die for! Extra High rating! (2007 production).
Fried Rice  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! (2007 production).
Spiced Apples  Like apple pie without the crust!  To Die for!  Extra High rating! (2006 production).

South of the Border MRE Sides:

Mexican Mac-n-Cheese  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! (2007 production).
        John says:  “Most Outstanding! For fans of the Jalapeno MRE Cheese.
Mexican Corn (2007 production).
 
Tabasco / Hot Sauce..

Single Serving Tabasco SauceGreen Tabasco!MRE Tabasco Sauce in mini bottles!

Back in stock after several years, but now also available in Jalapeno (Green)

A true G.I. favorite!

MRE Regular Tabasco SaucePrice $0.79
       Or, get 12 of them for $0.69 each!  Get 100 of them for $0.59 each!
MRE Green Tabasco SaucePrice $0.79
       Or, get 12 of them for $0.69 each!  Get 100 of them for $0.59 each!


MRE hot sauce in pouchMRE Hot sauce in pouchTAPATIO Hot Sauce!

Lower cost pouch style

For years, we have been offering the G.I. favorite MRE Tabasco in the miniature 1/8 oz. glass bottles. When the war started, the supply dried up, and we started offering this brand of hot sauce in a pouch at a much lower cost.  The pouch is like you would find ketchup in at a fast food store. But don't be confused, this is HOT sauce and not some wimpy taco sauce!

Note that the Tabasco brand is now available again in the little glass bottles, but we will continue offering the Tapatio brand in the pouches as well.

Sold in 4 packs and 100 packs!

Tapatio Hot Sauce (4 pack).  Price $1.00  ($0.25 each)
Tapatio Hot Sauce (100 pack).  Price $18.00   ($0.18 each)
 
 
..MRE Snacks and Spreads

New itemMRE Vegetable CrackersMRE Regular Crackers

Back in stock after over 2 years!

MRE Regular Crackers (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)New Item


 

New itemMRE Peanut butterMRE Peanut Butter

MRE Peanut Butter (12 pack).  Price $6.60   ($0.55 each)New Item


 

New itemMRE nut rasin mixMRE Nut Raisin Mix

MRE Nut Raisin Mix (12 pack).  Price $9.00  ($0.75 each)New Item


Shock-A-LotsShock-A-Lots®


Chocolate covered, candy coated, hyper-caffeinated, shock coffee beans with an extra crunch. Eating a mouthful of these is about the equivalent of drinking a cup of coffee. We think you'll agree ... these are the tastiest Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans you've ever had! These are the same coffee beans approved for the 2008 Military meals.

Shown above are 2 packages. The clear one we do not sell - that's the commercial version.
The ones we sell are in the foil packaging and are being used in current production Military MRE's.

Shock-A-Lots (12 pack).  Price $19.08   ($1.59 each)



 

MRE Snack BreadMRE Wheat Snack Bread

Back in stock after over 2 years!


MRE Snack Bread (12 pack).  Price $10.68   ($0.89 each)


Too new for photoMRE Jelly / Jam Packs


A mix of 4 kinds per 12 pack. Some of each!

MRE Mixed Jam/Jelly, 12 pack. - Price: $5.88  ($0.49 each)


Too new for photoMore MRE Snack items!

MRE Filled French Toast (12 pack).  Price $15.48   ($1.29 each)
Super fresh  2008 production, and is great! It is like a cross between the Breakfast Squares, and a Fig Newton.
MRE Oatmeal Cookies (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)
MRE Shortbread Cookies (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)
MRE Chocolate Banana nut muffin tops (12 pack).  Price $11.88   ($0.99 each)
MRE Cinnamon Breakfast Squares (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)
 
 
 
..MRE Beverage Bases / Coffee

MRE freeze dried coffeeMRE pouch style Freeze Dried Coffee!

The world famous Taster's Choice™ brand.
The coffee you often find in full meal MREs!

Now available in Regular or Decaf!

Available in 10-pouch packs, or a box of 80 for extra savings!
And, either Regular or Decaf.

10 pack of Regular Freeze Dried Coffee.  Price $4.90 ($0.49 each)
80 pack of Regular Freeze Dried Coffee.  Price $31.20 ($0.39 each)
10 pack of  Decaffeinated Freeze Dried Coffee.  Price $4.90 ($0.49 each)
80 pack of Decaffeinated Freeze Dried Coffee.  Price $31.20 ($0.39 each)


Electrolite replacementsElectrolite replacementsMRE style, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix

Since last hurricane season, MRE electrolytes have been tough to find. Many of our Search & Rescue customers have asked for a similar product and now we have one to take its place. These Qwik Stiks are now even being used in MRE full meals like the Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 case.

These are the "Sqwincher" brand, in a unique package called the "Qwik Stik." Each stick is a self contained packet that can be added to a bottle of water to make an instant sports drink full of necessary electrolytes.

Take a standard 20-ounce bottle of water, add the contents of one of these sticks, shake, and you have just made a 20-ounce bottle of sports drink -- as good as any leading brand you have tried!

Sqwencher electrolite replacementHere is some additional info on this product:

Calories: 0, Sodium: 55 mg, Potassium: 45 mg
Ingredients common to both flavors: Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Sodium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate.

Available in many flavors!

And available in 10 packs of any flavor, 10 packs of mixed flavors, or 50 packs of a single flavors at additional discounts.
Intended to be added to your own 20-oz. bottle of water.

QwikStik Orange only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Fruit Punch only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Lemonade only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Berry only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Raspberry only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Peach Tea only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Lemon-Lime only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Grape only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)

QwikStik Assorted (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)

QwikStik Orange only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Fruit Punch only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Lemonade only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Berry only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Raspberry only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Peach Tea only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Lemon-Lime only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Grape only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
 


Hot StixNow a Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix!

The new Hot Stik

These new flavors can be added to 8-10 ounces of hot water, for an instant hot drink.

Hot Stiks can also be used with cold water!

Available in two (2) flavors:

HotStik Green Tea only (10 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix) Price $4.90  ($0.49 each)
HotStik Green Tea only (50 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50 ($0.39 each)
HotStik Apple Spice only (10 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix) Price $4.90  ($0.49 each)
HotStik Apple Spice only (50 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50 ($0.39 each)
HotStik Mixed Green Tea/Apple Spice (10 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix) Price $4.90  ($0.49 each)

To make hot water for the Hot Stiks (or coffee), be sure to check out our Hot Beverage Bags, MRE Flameless Ration Heaters, or our Food and Beverage Heating Kit on this same page!
 
 
..MRE Heaters and Hot Beverage Bags

MRE heater, chemical heater

MRE Chemical Heaters

Chemical MRE heaters! These units will make your MREs piping hot in a few minutes using only a little water! But note that MREs don't require cooking. We are offering MRE heaters as an easy way to have an occasional hot meal during a disaster, and could also be used to heat your own food if packaged right. The MRE heaters work like this: Note: The makers of over 800 million MRE Heaters are also the makers of the Heater Meals we offer! They really work!
 

New style MRE heater

New style, new production dates, 2006 / 2007 dates

The heating element is made of a material that soaks up water quicker than the old heating element and will  heat your MREs faster. Typical activation time is 30 seconds. Slightly less bulky if space is an issue. They can also be folded or rolled into a smaller package if needed.

New Style MRE Heater dozen pack (2006 production date).  Price $7.00/dozen
       Typical activation time is 30 seconds.


Hot Beverage Bag (for use with MRE heaters)

Now, make hot coffee with your MRE heaters!

Now anyone can make a hot beverage using a standard MRE heater (sold separately), and the new Hot Beverage Bag developed for the military.

These 4.5" x 9" PET / Poly side weld, 3 mil bags are not your normal zipper lock style bag.
These are made to military specifications and have unique features including resistance to the high temperature MRE heaters develop!
They are designed to heat water for beverages but have many, many other uses!

It gets better, read on!

Anything you can put in the special high temperature bag can also be heated using an MRE heater.
Even if the item (once placed inside the beverage bag) can't fit in the MRE heater, it can be placed ON TOP of an activated heater with our new insulated bag below!

When using the bag for beverages, you just fill the bag with the desired amount of water using the printed ounce marks, put the desired mix in (like instant coffee) seal it, place it inside the heater bag and activate the heater. After six minutes it's ready and really hot!  These bags also have measuring marks for 6 oz, 8 oz, and 12 oz. with instructions.

Just read the instructions for the beverage you want to make, and determine how much water to use and fill the bag to the mark.

15 oz can of beans in MRE hot beverage bagHot dogs and buns in MRE hot beverage bagTake these hot examples of cool uses for MRE Hot Beverage Bags!

They are not only useful for making hot coffee, hot apple cider, or hot tea!

A whole can (15 oz) of pork and beans fit in these special bags. Although the combined package won't fit inside the MRE heater, it can be placed ON TOP of the MRE heater in our new insulated bag (available separately or in kit form) and lets the product spread across the surface of the heater for maximum heat transfer.

How about things that don't fit inside MRE heaters like Hot Dogs and Buns?

In this example, the buns don't need a lot of heat and don't need to be inside the heater. The Hot Dogs can be inside or on top of the heater, and the buns can be warmed with the excess heat (if using our new insulated heating bag).

We have discovered many other uses for these high temperature bags and are offering an emergency food and beverage heating kit as well. See more details below.

Buy more and save!

Hot Beverage Bag (12 pack).  Price $2.64
Hot Beverage Bag (50 pack).  Price $9.00
Hot Beverage Bag (100 pack).  Price $14.00

The Hot Beverage Bags are intended to hold water for use in MRE beverages like coffee, but have many other uses. Use your imagination!
The Hot Beverage Bags do not produce heat and only provide a way to contain items.
Be sure to order MRE heaters (above)!
 
 
.Other Shelf Stable, Ready to Eat food items

Mainstay 2400 cal emergency food barMainstay Brand 2400 Calorie Emergency Food Rations

These are the same ration bars we use in some of our 72 hour kits.

Mainstay™ is Kosher and it meets the dictates for Hala!
 

Mainstay  2400 Calorie Ration.  Price $4.95

Mainstay Brand 3600 Calorie Emergency Food Rations


 Mainstay™ is Kosher and it meets the dictates for Hala!
 

Mainstay 3600 Calorie Ration.  Price $6.95

Emergency Water Rations

Durable packaging withstands temperature extremes from –40° F to 210° F
The cases of 60 are easy to transport - just 18 lbs. (8.17 kg) per case of 60 packets.
 

Water Ration - 12 pack.  Price $3.60
Water Ration - case of 60.  Price $16.20


MRE Shelf Life
(based on taste testing at U.S. Army's NATIC Research Laboratories)
Storage Temperature (Fahrenheit) 100 90 85 80 75 70 60
Storage Life in Months (and years) 22 Months
(1.8 years)
55 Months
(4.5 years)
60 Months
(5 years)
76 Months
(6.3 years)
88 Months
(7.3 years)
100 Months
(8.3 years)
130+ Months
(10.8+ years)

Notes about MRE shelf life:

We tell our customers to figure on a 5-year shelf life for MRE items at room temperature. But from the chart, you can see that the cooler you can keep your MREs, the better. If stored at room temperature (75 degrees on the high end), the taste testing indicates slightly over seven (7) years. If you can keep them cooler (like in a basement or like in our warehouse for example), the shelf life is over ten (10) years. Remember, the shelf life of MREs is based on taste testing, and not that the product goes bad and would be harmful to you."I've had 10-year old spaghetti that was in my own supplies and it was just fine. The noodles were not quite as firm as the fresh MREs, but other than that, just fine". TheEpicenter.com owner

The manufacturer uses an estimated shelf life figure of "3 to 5 years, plus or minus" for its MRE-type pouched food products. Actual shelf life may vary from this estimate. A key factor effecting actual shelf life is the temperature of the storage environment. Storage at temperatures higher than 85°F may shorten the shelf life of MRE-type food products. On the other hand, lowering the storage temperature will help extend the products' shelf life. This effect is common to most processed food products.

The shelf life figures given in the table for MREs are based on taste test studies conducted by the U.S. Army's NATIC Research Laboratories. This study was conducted by NATIC without participation of the MRE manufacturers. As such, the manufacturer cannot verify the test procedures used by the NATIC labs, nor do they adopt these shelf life figures as a guarantee of any sort. The data is useful, though, as a general indication of the effects of storage temperatures on the shelf life of MRE-type food products.
 
 
 

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