Re[2]: MREs

[drn2o@ccmail.ceco.com]

     Most MREs are nothing more than "dried" foods, needing only water and 
     heat to prepare them.  There are some that use the typical "canned" 
     technique, but having experienced many of these, the "dried" is 
     typical.  Many camping stores carry similar foods in the "freeze 
     dried" section.  To use the MREs you will also need a "heater" that 
     comes with many kits.  This heater is water activated and will heat 
     several MREs before extinguishing itself.  Unfortunately though, the 
     heater is a one-time use item.  So if you plan on heating more than 
     one meal, you need additional heaters.


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Subject: Re: MREs
Author:  <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu> at INTERNET
Date:    5/30/97 5:00 PM


     
     
I had occasion to sample MREs at lunchtime for about a three-week period. 
I was surprised at how palatable these things were.  I even had favorites 
among the dozen or so choices.  I, too, would like to know if they are 
irradiated for preservation.  As for how to obtain them, I think I would 
try first at a military surplus store, then a base PX.
     
T. Welty
     
     
On Fri, 30 May 1997, Mercado, Don wrote:
     
> ON TOPIC:
> 
> I found some MREs (military "Meals Ready to Eat) this last weekend. They 
> were not refridgerated, and someone asked if they were preserved by
> irradiation. I didn't know. Could one of you DOD type radsafers please 
> enlighten me? Thank you in advance.
> 
> OFF TOPIC:
> 
> Having never been in the military, and having heard so much about them, 
> I'm curious to try them. How are they prepared? They have not been
> refridgerated. There are about a half dozen individual complete meals. 
> Also there are some small packets that look like individual entrees
> (sliced beef in BBQ sauce, beans and sauce). The crackers, peanut 
> butter, and cookies are self explanatory.
> 
> Please reply to me directly at Don.mercado@lmco.com. 
> 
> Thanks! Have a good weekend!
>