IMP longetivity?

[MR.EMAN]

I agree the Salisbury Steak is my all time favorite too but the Scalloped Potatoes & Ham is a close second. I got these from a friend but his kids got to them before me so all the other items were long gone (cookies,chocolate,candy,juice crystals). I ate the fruit pack,bread,PB and jam and they were all fine.

My faves for Brekkiie: Sausage and Hashbrowns then Beans&weiners
Lunch: Beefaroni then chop suey
Supper: Salisbury steak then cabbage rolls.

I can see where the 3 year life is likely due to the commercial items that can't stand the test of time. It almost brought a tear to my eye having to toss out a Choclairs chocolate bar with just a nibble out of it.

[buttnut]

I've never had the cabbage rolls but I would love to try them (one of my favorite foods). If you have any there and you open them how about taking a pic and posting it, just so I can see if they actually look like the real thing.

[MR.EMAN]

I've never had the cabbage rolls but I would love to try them (one of my favorite foods). If you have any there and you open them how about taking a pic and posting it, just so I can see if they actually look like the real thing.

I did get just 1 of the cabbage rolls. I'd be happy to posts pics of it for ya when I get around to opening it.

If I was closer, I'd trade it to ya for a KOD donair and a bottle of screech

[buttnut]

I see your familiar with some of Atlantic Canada's finer food and drink.

[MR.EMAN]

I see your familiar with some of Atlantic Canada's finer food and drink.

Thats right b'y Screech I've had, and I learned of donairs from Ricky from TPB.

[kman]

In case you didn't see it, Housil posted an IMP Cabbage Roll review (with pics) here:

viewtopic.php?p=15074

[Scut Monkey]

I see your familiar with some of Atlantic Canada's finer food and drink.

Thats right b'y Screech I've had, and I learned of donairs from Ricky from TPB.

Woah, could this be another Newf on the boards? Or at least someone with a love of fine Screech?

[MR.EMAN]

I see your familiar with some of Atlantic Canada's finer food and drink.

Thats right b'y Screech I've had, and I learned of donairs from Ricky from TPB.

Woah, could this be another Newf on the boards? Or at least someone with a love of fine Screech?

Not a Newfie, but I am familiar with several points of interest from the Maritimes

[Bad Wolf 369]

The Army says 3 years then ignore that. While posted with 4CMBG in West Germany in 1980 we were issued US MCIs dated 1971 & 1972 and I survived. Recently I have eaten 1999 dated IMPs and 2000 dated UK 24 hr GP packs and no ill effects. As stated previously storage is the key at 68 degrees F 10 year old rations seem fine. Somewhere a long time back I read MREs stored at this temp are rated at 8-10 years. [It may have been the Natick Site] the dry components (ie powdered drinks) might taste a little stale but will last much longer. Salt lasts forever.

Safety Note: Entres, try tasting a drop on your tongue if it has a metalic taste, garbage it.

[Akaoushi]

3 years is the "expiery date" but rations are said to be good for at least 5-7 years after that date.

Mind you if there stored in a cool location then there should not be much of an issue, there might be some flavor loss from what I hear.