Military Surplus Mres Shipped Individually By Usps Priority Mail These Are Inspected, And Verified Fresh By Manufacturer And Ammo Can Man Made To Sustain Us Military Troops In Combat, These Are Hands-Down The Best Mres Available Anywhere Approximately 1250 Calories Per Meal Meals Include A Variety Of Tasty Asian, Mexican, Italian, Traditional, And Vegetarian Cuisine Includes A Large Assortment Of Snacks, Deserts, Coffee, Cappuccino, Milk Shakes, And Hot Chocolate Only Military Mres Include An Accessory Pack With Flavor Enhancing Seasonings, Matches, Toilet Paper, And Other Survival Essentials Shelf Life: Mres Do Not Have An Expiration Date They Have An Inspection Date And A Pack Date The Inspection Date Is Three Years After The Pack Date, And The Inspection Date Is The Date The Military Inspects The Cases During Long Term Storage To Verify They Are Still Fit For Consumption Manufacturers Suggest That Meal Contents Are Good For Approximately 5 Or More Years When Stored At Room Temperature Meals Stored In Cooler Temperatures Stay Fresh Longer Always Inspect The Red Time Temperature Indicator (Tti) Found On Top Of The Case