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I just found 6 MRE's in my old Civil War reenactment box-they are probably over 25-30 years old.
Would these still be eatable?
Those weren't edible when they were "fresh"
orthofingers
06-08-2016, 14:53
I'd try them but I'd try just about anything.
As I recall, the official life span of an MRE is 7 years. At 25 years? I wouldn't eat it, and my standards are pretty low.
There's some info here:
http://www.mreinfo.com/mres/mre-shelf-life/
If I were starving to death I could chance it. You would be wise to not use the normal heat and serve method and opt for about 250 degrees for 5 minutes. The chemistry of the goop you are eating can be expected to change in 30 years. Feed some to the dog first and see what happens.
If I were starving to death I could chance it. You would be wise to not use the normal heat and serve method and opt for about 250 degrees for 5 minutes. The chemistry of the goop you are eating can be expected to change in 30 years. Feed some to the dog first and see what happens.
I wouldnt feed it to my dog, even, although Cadillac foods was one of the contractors of MRE's back then, and they did make dog food...
The Roaming Gnome
06-08-2016, 15:12
That's about the life span of them under perfect storage conditions. There a few YouTube channels in which they open MRE's about that age and older. It ain't pretty! :) You can also reference the code on the package and it will give you the expected experation for that particular meal.
Mouser999
06-08-2016, 15:14
Meals Rejected by Ethiopians
peakbagger
06-08-2016, 15:15
Edible yes. palatable it depends on how hungry you are. GIven the way they are prepared and packaged I don't think they will ever spoil due to bacteria
Reminds me of folks in remote arctic areas carrying dog food in the back of their vehicle. In pinch they could eat it but would have to be real desperate to do so.
pilgrimskywheel
06-08-2016, 15:44
Can I have your omelette with ham?
OldNorth
06-08-2016, 15:47
If you eat them let us know how it goes :D Otherwise there might be some weird experimental market for them on ebay.
With tobasco sauce!
Ranger Pudding for dessert!
Seatbelt
06-08-2016, 16:49
Meals Rejected by Ethiopians
Too funny! LOL
JumpMaster Blaster
06-08-2016, 17:58
Um, no. I wouldn't take the chance. Eat an MNRE from when I was in basic training? Hell no. Write them off as a loss.
Tipi Walter
06-08-2016, 18:04
Those weren't edible when they were "fresh"
Meals Rejected by Ethiopians
Yes. The only answer to the MRE question is: No.
Hikingjim
06-08-2016, 23:50
I just found 6 MRE's in my old Civil War reenactment box-they are probably over 25-30 years old.
Would these still be eatable?
If you want to reenact some civil war stomach ailments (diarrhea, etc) then a couple of those should help you get ready.
greentick
06-09-2016, 00:17
Meals Rejected by Ethiopians
Mr. E
MRE - three lies in one!
Meals Rejected by Everyone (the more "inclusive" version)
I threw them away-it wasn't a big money loss as I brought them so long ago
It amazes me at the prices on them at this time.
You almost have to sell a kidney to buy one.
Use them for some trail magic..
saltysack
06-09-2016, 10:47
Go ahead....you'll shi! through a screen door without even touching it!
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Another Kevin
06-09-2016, 10:49
Go ahead....you'll shi! through a screen door without even touching it!
Gee, and here I thought they had the opposite effect. Material Refusing to Exit.
Trailweaver
06-09-2016, 16:26
Oh it will exit all right - called the "trots" where I came from.
Backdoor Trots or Hot Snakes
orthofingers
06-09-2016, 16:48
Use them for some trail magic..
Yeah, that would be magical alright!