The Phases of MRE Catsup

[steve1989]

I have 3 packs of early-mid 80's MRE Catsup I am presenting. One feels like it may still be good... and alas it was. The only catsup I've ever seen that was still good! Turned red and tasted great! I put it in my fridge and will have with french fries later - and will take pics.

The pictures speak for themselves here - check them out - neat stuff!

[steve1989]

Additional photos showing the vast differences in these 3 Catsups.

[housil]

I also still have one cat soup pouch. Too bad these two got spoiled.
I remember they can with that infamous dehydrated beef

[RockyRaab]

I've never even heard of dehydrated catsup/ketchup. Now I sorta wish I hadn't... yuck.

I think I'll stick to the more modern mylar packs from my local McCarlKing (thank you, NASA!).

[cavguy]

Never seen one of those either! Way before my time, cat-soup, hahahah!

[mreheater72]

Very interesting review on a Accessory Packet content that is gone since 1987 : The CATSUP was part of the MRE Accessory Packets D and E between 1981 and 1987. It was designated to use it with the "Pork Patties Dehydrated" and the "Frankfurters".

I have couple of those in my collection, some are caked and some are still powdery. Why that is so, I don´t know . I guess storage conditions are the determining factor. Do you the storage conditions over the last years of yours?

[steve1989]

Very interesting review on a Accessory Packet content that is gone since 1987 : The CATSUP was part of the MRE Accessory Packets D and E between 1981 and 1987. It was designated to use it with the "Pork Patties Dehydrated" and the "Frankfurters".

I have couple of those in my collection, some are caked and some are still powdery. Why that is so, I don´t know . I guess storage conditions are the determining factor. Do you the storage conditions over the last years of yours?

Thankyou!

I too, think it is a shame they didn't continue producing these for accessory packets!

I think heat is a big factor on storage, plus if there are any pinholes in the A-pack or in the catsup pack it's self.
Your packs that are still powdery and not solid are most likely still good!

I still have the catsup in my fridge in a small tight container i put it in, I imagine I should enjoy one of my old Dehydrated Pork Patties with it and take pics by next week!

[mreheater72]

I still have the catsup in my fridge in a small tight container i put it in, I imagine I should enjoy one of my old Dehydrated Pork Patties with it and take pics by next week!

Yeah, a Dehydrated Pork Patties review would be great !