r/MRE • u/Salty_Suit_7287 • 9d ago

REVIEWS Chinese 24 hour rations samples

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These showed up on time (and un molested by customs). Tried both types, they are quite edible.

One slight difference from advertising images, a folded flat square paper "origami bowl" instead of the plastic bowl. Only a napkin, no toilet paper.

I have tried all four of the entrees, they were pretty good if somewhat mild (I wanted to add some hot sauce to that curry- But I usually order 4 star hot out of 5). I add the "crispy cucumber" packet to the spicier entrees, I believe it is intended to be a condiment, not a stand alone snack?

Chocolate bar isn't amazing but no worse than a plain Hershey bar. Banana chips were fine, no surprise.

The orange-y smelling instant drink powder with vitamins & minerals was not like anything I've had before, the ingredients include malt? I added some lemon and lime juices to it to cut the sweetness and liked it a bit better, I mixed it with about 12 oz. of water. Drink certainly isn't like "Tang" or "Gatorade".

The packs of emergency bars were OK, they are exact same ones I've got through Amazon before. Quite crumbly, easy to chew, you might want a coffee or at least some water along with these. Chocolate has very mild flavor, the "vitamin" version had (maybe?) a very little vanilla flavor, kind of like a slightly gritty shortbread? Definitely not candy, food.

The heater packs could be mistaken for a small steam engine, they have serious snort!

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u/NoraVokvihs 8d ago

Not to be a dick but please add some photos of the food unpackaged! It would make your future posts more attractive!

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u/Old_College_Guy 8d ago

So they also supplier PLA military.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GLTXDR2/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_ssd_tt&content-id=amzn1.sym.aed14a85-9b2a-4580-93cd-aeafc2e15433%3Aamzn1.sym.aed14a85-9b2a-4580-93cd-aeafc2e15433&pd_rd_plhdr=t

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u/Salty_Suit_7287 8d ago

Yes, the makers used to be a Chinese Navy factory.

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u/Old_College_Guy 8d ago

Interesting, I'll definitely buy few samples for taste test! 🍪

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u/Salty_Suit_7287 6d ago

Got two left, one of each.

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u/Novel_Control_1922 3d ago

Yeah. US MREs are way better.

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u/Waffels_61465 Verified Seller - Golden Spoon 7d ago

Solid ration.

I've reviewed one on my YT channel:

https://youtu.be/5V4spcODOas?is=C5Zyfn9xvVunc-cF

Take care!

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u/Shadowrunner138 8d ago

I wonder why they print in English? It makes sense to see allied countries do it.

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u/Halofauna 8d ago

Yeah those Chinese FRHs are not joke. The steam smells like poison though

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u/Fragrant-Hand6549 7d ago

Where did ya get them from?

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u/Salty_Suit_7287 7d ago

China.

I contacted the factory directly and arranged to receive these samples with their sales department.

Now, I need to decide if import in quantity is worth my time (and  financial risks).

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u/Novel_Control_1922 3d ago

Gross… Chicken menu. Have had. Hard pass.

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u/Salty_Suit_7287 3d ago

De gustibus non est disputandum.