In about 5 years, do you just replace these and eat them? What is the common practice?
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Preferably before they "expire" you can eat them (use it for camping, hunting, fishing trips etc.) & then replace them. Keeping the MRE's in the refrigerator (but never in the freezer) may extend its life somewhat. I prefer to replace them after they expire.
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Sure! I would use peanut oil to fry them in, we used to do it all the time! Enjoy
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You can always freeze them and take them out when you want to eat them. but they're usually good for about 6 months after expiration date and they start to turn a little white if they stay in your cabinet a lot longer
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Hi Dina, I have reused them several times over. I keep them in the tray they come in, use a ziploc bag to store them in, and keep refrigerated.
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I always freeze them right away - they thaw very quickly - just get them out as you need them. I have noticed a deterioration in flavor after several years in the freezer, but they certainly last a long time. I would guess a year would be just fine.
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Mine have lasted up to six months, that is, they are still catching moths up to six months. Of course whenever full, it's a good idea to replace it regardless of how old.
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There really isnt a shelf life They have only been out in 2014, but you can probably keep them for many years without a problem
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Curious if chewing them is sufficient to remedy this. What if I just throw them in my oatmeal whole, cook it, and chew it thoroughly? I want to make 5 small containers of oatmeal every weekend so that I can just take one to work with me every day.
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I would take them with at least SOME food, even if a small amount. I only took them with food, it may make you sick to take them on an empty stomach.
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Mine was 5 years. They are great by the way not bad taste for an emergency bar
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As another poster replied, you may swallow these or chew them. I personally chew them and like the flavor (the shell is like a gummy treat).
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They're probably good for a couple of years. I still have some of the cocoa & cream ones, and they taste fine and are still effective, although the texture has lost most of the pleasant crunch.
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You should replace with newly treated water. If your close to five years start to consume / use the older water so you don't waste it.
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Yes, you'll here a lot of different shelf life info for MREs but they are made to last about a decade. If stored in a cool dry place they will definitely last longer. I've eaten over ten year old MREs in the field and they were just as good (or bad depending on your perspective) as they were the day they were made.
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It is usually 1.5 year to 2 year from now. So you will have plenty of time to consume. Thanks
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although I am no expert, I have kept them for a year and had no problems. For long term I use the seal a meal and keep in the freezer! Still tastes great.
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Yes. Have been using them for six years. They do NOT last more than a year however. But they ate better than anything I can find!