2011 Chinese PLA Type 11 Individual Soldier Self Heating Food Review Meal Ready to Eat Tasting Test

Steve1989MREInfo
30 Apr 202418:20

Summary

TLDRThe video script offers an in-depth exploration of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's self-heating food ration for soldiers, known as the Type 11, which was later succeeded by the Type 13 and Type 18. The ration, weighing 1 lb 8.2 oz or 685 g, contains 1,110 calories and comes with three different menus. The video delves into the various types of rations used by the Chinese military, including iron rations, emergency rations, and specialized rations for combating altitude sickness. The host also examines the heat sleeve and heat activation process, noting the importance of water for the activation. Despite the age of the ration, the host is impressed by the quality and taste of the food, including the assorted fried rice and compressed food bars. The video concludes with a look at the Type 90 ration for paratroopers, which includes a breakfast, lunch, and dinner unit totaling 3,900 calories.

Takeaways

  • πŸ“¦ The Chinese People's Liberation Army self-heating food for individual soldiers weighs approximately 685g and contains 1110 calories.
  • πŸ”‘ English is a widely used second language on military rations, facilitating international cooperation and understanding.
  • πŸ“… The Type 11 ration predates the Type 13 and Type 18, which are newer versions of the ration produced by China.
  • πŸ₯© The ration consists of about 40g of protein, 38g of fat, and 158g of carbohydrates, providing 4646 kilojoules of energy.
  • πŸ“¦ The packaging includes a heat sleeve and a double-sided flameless ration heater for warming the food.
  • πŸ’§ Activation of the heater requires a specific amount of water, which is a potential drawback in situations where water is scarce.
  • πŸ“… The shelf life of the Type 11 ration is 30 months, which is considered reliable for military use.
  • 🍫 The ration includes a variety of food items such as assorted fried rice, sausage fried rice, and a high-fat content sauce packet.
  • πŸ” A special ration is available to combat altitude sickness, with specific nutritional additions to increase blood oxygen saturation.
  • 🍫 The anti-hypoxic ration includes ingredients like anti-hypoxic fermentation broth and red bean paste for a quick energy boost.
  • πŸͺ‚ The paratrooper ration (Type 3) is divided into three units: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, totaling 3900 calories.
  • πŸ₯œ The breakfast unit includes vacuum-sealed peanuts, pickled vegetables, and a compressed food bar made from ingredients like flour, palm oil, and milk powder.

Q & A

  • What is the weight of the Chinese People's Liberation Army self-heating food for individuals?

    -The self-heating food weighs 1 lb 8.2 oz or 685 grams.

  • How many calories does the self-heating food contain?

    -The self-heating food contains 1,110 calories.

  • What is the code name for the self-heating food before the Type 13?

    -The code name for the self-heating food before the Type 13 is Type 11.

  • What are the nutritional breakdowns of the self-heating food in terms of protein, fat, and carbohydrates?

    -The nutritional breakdown is about 40 grams of protein, 38 grams of fat, and 158 grams of carbohydrates.

  • What is the shelf life of the Type 11 self-heating food?

    -The Type 11 self-heating food has a shelf life of 30 months.

  • What is the main drawback of the self-heating food mentioned in the script?

    -The main drawback is that it requires more water to activate compared to other similar products.

  • What is the function of the heat sleeve included with the self-heating food?

    -The heat sleeve is used to protect the surface it's placed on from the heat generated by the self-heating food, as it can get very hot.

  • What is the classification of the field operation food mentioned in the video?

    -The classification of the field operation food is logistic supply, developed by the Logistic Supply Department.

  • What is the purpose of the anti-hypoxic ration?

    -The anti-hypoxic ration is designed to combat altitude sickness by increasing the body's blood oxygen saturation in high-altitude environments, improving blood supply to the brain, and promoting energy metabolism.

  • What is the composition of the anti-hypoxic ration?

    -The anti-hypoxic ration contains ingredients such as anti-hypoxic fermentation broth, red bean paste, sucrose, and others.

  • How many calories does the paratrooper's individual food for three separate units total?

    -The paratrooper's individual food for three separate units totals out to 3,900 calories.

  • What are the contents of the breakfast unit for the paratrooper's individual food?

    -The breakfast unit includes a Type 90 compressed food bar, a vacuum-sealed pack of peanuts, a 30g packet of pickled vegetable, and seasonings like mustard, white sugar, mono sodium glutamate, chili powder, and sesame oil.

Outlines

00:00

🍲 Exploring Chinese PLA Self-Heating Rations

The video begins with an introduction to a Chinese People's Liberation Army self-heating food ration for individual soldiers. Weighing 1 lb 8.2 oz or 685 g, it contains 1,110 calories and is identified as a type 11 ration, predating the type 13 and type 18 rations. The script discusses the importance of English as a widely used language on rations and provides nutritional information, including protein, fat, and carbohydrate content. The video also mentions other types of rations, such as iron rations for emergencies, rations for altitude sickness, and paratrooper rations. The presenter inspects the heat sleeve and sauce packet, noting the potential for delamination and the need for water to activate the heating element. The video concludes with an attempt to heat the ration after 13 years, with mixed results due to potential degradation.

05:05

πŸ“¦ Assessing the Condition and Contents of Aged Rations

The second paragraph delves into the condition of the aged ration, noting that moisture has entered and compromised the food-to-fuel ratio (FR FR). Despite this, the presenter is intrigued by the assorted fried rice and sausage fried rice components. The video showcases various rations, including a spoon that resembles an old school MCI spoon. The presenter expresses disappointment over the spoiled FR FR butε₯½ε₯‡εΏƒ (curiosity) about the potential of the ration's components, such as a piece of ham. The focus then shifts to a spicy sauce packet, which, despite its high-fat content, appears unspoiled. The video also discusses the historical development of Chinese military rations, including the first retort pouch rations and a ration designed to combat altitude sickness with specific nutritional additions.

10:18

πŸ”οΈ Tasting High-Altitude Rations and Paratrooper Foods

The third paragraph introduces a red bean jelly bar designed to provide a quick energy boost and help with blood flow at high altitudes. The presenter finds it delectable and compares its texture to fruit leather. The video then shifts to discuss the type 3 individual food for paratroopers, which is divided into breakfast, lunch, and dinner units, totaling 3,900 calories. The presenter unpacks the breakfast unit, which includes a type 90 compressed food bar, peanuts, and pickled vegetables. The video highlights the quality and taste of the peanuts and the compressed food bar, noting improvements in flavor and texture compared to older versions. The pickled vegetable is also tasted and described as a well-preserved, shelf-stable product.

15:20

🌟 Reviewing the Evolution and Quality of Chinese Military Rations

The final paragraph provides a summary of the Chinese military rations explored in the video. The presenter praises the improvements made to the compressed food bars, noting that they are less thirst-provoking and have a better taste and texture than previous versions. The pickled mustard vegetable is also tasted and compared to kimchi or relish, providing a unique flavor. The video concludes with a reflection on the adventure of trying various military rations and a teaser for future content.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Self-heating food

Self-heating food is a type of meal that can be heated without the need for an external heat source. It typically includes a chemical heating element that generates heat when exposed to air or water. In the video, the Chinese People's Liberation Army's self-heating food for soldiers is discussed, highlighting its convenience and caloric content for military use.

πŸ’‘Calories

Calories are a unit of energy that is used to measure the energy content of food. They are essential for understanding the nutritional value and energy provision of a meal. The video mentions the caloric content of the rations, emphasizing the importance of sufficient energy intake for soldiers, with the rations containing approximately 1110 calories.

πŸ’‘Rations

Rations refer to the allocated food supplies for a specific period, often used in military or survival contexts to ensure adequate nutrition. The video explores various types of rations used by the Chinese military, including self-heating meals, compressed food bars, and specialized rations for high-altitude conditions.

πŸ’‘Delamination

Delamination is a process where layers of a material separate, often due to degradation or aging. In the context of the video, the term is used to describe the condition of the self-heating food's packaging, which is starting to separate but may not necessarily indicate spoilage of the food inside.

πŸ’‘Flameless ration heater

A flameless ration heater is a device used to heat food without an open flame, making it safe for use in confined spaces or tactical situations. The video discusses the inclusion of this technology in the military rations, allowing soldiers to have a hot meal even in the field.

πŸ’‘Hypoxia

Hypoxia refers to a condition where the body experiences a deficiency in oxygen supply, which can occur at high altitudes. The video mentions a special ration designed to combat the effects of hypoxia, with specific nutritional additions to improve blood oxygen saturation and energy metabolism in plateau environments.

πŸ’‘Compressed food bars

Compressed food bars are high-calorie, nutritionally dense food items that are compact and lightweight, making them ideal for military rations or survival situations. The video describes the type 90 compressed food bar, noting its high calorie content, improved flavor, and dryness that makes it less thirst-provoking.

πŸ’‘Pickled vegetables

Pickled vegetables are a type of preserved food that has been soaked in a brine solution, often with spices or vinegar, to extend its shelf life and enhance its flavor. They are included in the rations as a source of preserved food that can be eaten as a side or mixed with other foods for added taste.

πŸ’‘High-altitude sickness

High-altitude sickness, also known as altitude sickness, is a condition that affects individuals who ascend to high elevations rapidly, where the air pressure is lower and the amount of oxygen is reduced. The video discusses a ration specifically designed to combat the effects of high-altitude sickness, with ingredients that help improve the body's ability to function in such environments.

πŸ’‘Paratrooper ration

Paratrooper rations are specialized food supplies designed for paratroopers, who require lightweight and easily transportable food due to their airborne operations. The video describes the individual food units for paratroopers, which are divided into breakfast, lunch, and dinner units, providing a total of 3900 calories.

πŸ’‘Retort pouch

A retort pouch is a type of flexible, sterilizable packaging used for food products that can be heated to extend their shelf life. The video refers to the use of retort pouch technology in military rations, allowing for the inclusion of a wider variety of food items that can be safely stored and heated as needed.

Highlights

The Chinese People's Liberation Army self-heating food for individual soldiers weighs 1 lb 8.2 oz or 685 g and contains 1,110 calories.

The food is part of a trial production by the Navy military special food department and is dated February 20th, 2011.

The ration includes three different menus, similar to the Type 13, with nutritional breakdowns of 40 g of protein, 38 g of fat, and 158 g of carbohydrates.

The Type 11 ration predates the Type 13 and Type 18, which are newer versions of the ration produced by China.

China has a variety of rations for different conditions, including iron rations, emergency rations, and rations to combat altitude sickness.

The Type 11 ration has a 30-month shelf life and includes a heat sleeve for activation.

The ration requires more water for activation compared to other types, which could be a drawback in certain situations.

The video demonstrates the degradation of a sauce packet over time, with delamination but no spoilage.

The assorted fried rice in the ration has a larger portion size than a standard MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat).

The ration includes a pre-measured water packet for perfect activation of the heating element.

The video shows the contents of a ration, including a heat sleeve, a sauce packet, and a main meal.

The FR (Flameless Ration Heater) is found to be non-functional after 13 years, likely due to moisture ingress.

The video discusses the evolution of the ration from the Type 11 to the Type 13, which includes a beverage base and larger main components.

The ration includes a high glycemic index component, which can provide a quick energy boost.

The video explores a ration designed to combat hypoxia, with specific nutritional additions to increase blood oxygen saturation.

The anti-hypoxic ration includes ingredients like anti-hypoxic fermentation broth and red bean paste for energy and nutrition.

The video concludes with a discussion on the variety and specificity of Chinese military rations, including a ration for paratroopers.

Transcripts

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[Music]

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this is a Chinese people's Liberation

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Army self-heating food for individual

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soldiers it weighs 1 lb 8.2 o or 685 G

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and it contains

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1,110 calories check that out Navy

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military special food trial production

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Department real deal it's the most

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widely used second language English it's

00:40

common on rations and this one this is

00:44

pretty much the type 11 it's just before

00:47

the type 13 would be another code name

00:51

for this thing February 20th

00:55

2011 came in three different menus just

00:58

like the type 13

01:00

breaks down to about 40 g of protein 38

01:03

G of fat and 158 G of carbohydrate

01:09

4,646 K of energy that translates again

01:13

1110 calories this thing right

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here predates the type

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13 and type 18 that's the newest of this

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type of ration that China produces they

01:27

got a ration for everything let me tell

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you they have iron rations emergency

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rations that are smaller that contain

01:34

the same amount of calories as something

01:36

like this but without providing a hot

01:38

meal it's just compressed food bars

01:41

pickled vegetables and you know spam

01:43

type Meats they even have a ration for

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hypoxia to combat altitude sickness and

01:50

it is a strange like mysterious jelly

01:54

bar then you have this thing which is a

01:57

paratrooper ration the type 11 turns

02:00

into the type 13 only a couple years

02:03

later with an inclusion of a beverage

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base and the mains were larger the type

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11 it has a 30mon shelf

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life probably just

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[Applause]

02:27

fine very straightforward

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check this out heat sleeve oh nice a

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sauce packet try laminate it's starting

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to delaminate but delamination does not

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always mean it's spoiled or anything

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it's it's a start of

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degradation could the oxidation to this

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sauce I'm most curious to see oh hey

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here's the little

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pre-measured you put water up to this

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and that's what you add to your f RH for

03:00

a perfect

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activation it's like a couple ounces of

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water that you need to use that is a

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drawback for this it requires more water

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to activate this very likely

03:13

double-sided oh yeah it sure

03:16

is wow these things are really cool

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double-sided extra tough flameless rash

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in here with a heat sleeve on the

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outside and that's so you know it

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probably doesn't melt the surface of

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something else that it's on cuz it gets

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so hot it's almost too

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hot examine it briefly there will be

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like FR residue on this I remember how

03:45

this is It's good to see one again it's

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been probably N9 years since I've

03:49

checked this ration out wow look at that

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residue and it's just feels like chalk

03:57

so rust that's see assorted fried

04:00

rice 280 g a little bit larger of a

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portion size than your standard MRE look

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at this spoon and a little napkin at

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least they give you that much that over

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there not bad all right let's get this s

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on rre nice okay let's first start off

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by got to fill this

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thing there we go see how well this

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works after 13

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years just set that

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there nothing yet it's probably a

04:48

dud who knows maybe it'll work fine

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probably not

05:05

there we

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go here

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here

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wait what a bummer

05:31

the F FR is in NT salt magnesium and

05:35

iron moisture got in years

05:38

ago there's the assorted fried rice

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there's sausage fried rice it's about as

05:43

good as it's going to get for this one

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there see what time it'll be filmed

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again these things were all opened up

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and eaten pretty much a long time ago

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not many type of Leons left unless

05:56

someone has in their collection it's

05:58

going to be cool to see we'll check out

06:01

a couple more rations that spoon is

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awesome wow that's like a old school MCI

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spoon it's

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tough It's just too bad the FR FR is no

06:15

good and these will always be like this

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yeah at that moisture content you know

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it still smells okay almost want to try

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some

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why they give you that napkin you need

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it I

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just is that a piece of ham in there

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let's check out that spicy sauce I'm

06:43

just going to tear that at the notch cuz

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I want to know how efficient it is plus

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when I save it for display it'll look

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more

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authentic looking like a soy sauce

07:01

here Savory spicy like almost like Gravy

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Sauce H sesame seed high fat content no

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rancidity look at that that is pure

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goodness you could have eaten it like a

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bar out of the pouch if you didn't have

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time to heat it that'd probably be a way

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to go

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get some real bites make it last longer

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too R has a high glycemic index it's

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like pretty much like eating sugar this

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will keep you in the game that's for

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sure nice look at that

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ham field operation food that's the

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classification of this stuff logistic

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Supply Department like their natic

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pretty much came up with some sort of

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compressed dry biscuit by the end of the

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Korean War I've never seen a picture by

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1979 they came up with their first retor

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pouch

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Mains the Tye 761 compressed food bar

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ended up seeing actual combat usage

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along with the very first retor pouch

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Tech they were used by Scout Troops

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patrolling long range reconnaissance

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Patrol missions

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essentially here one sec oh and the only

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difference between that initial

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prototype retor pouch ration and later

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like versions like the type o9

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self-heating meal is this thing has a

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flameless ration heater in it you can

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heat your food zes aren't always too

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reliable here one

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sec oh then there's this thing which

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combats hypoxia altitude

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sickness got this from a ration guy

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years ago he ate one and I got the other

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there were two in there as you can see

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look at that combats hypoxia because it

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has specific nutritional additions to it

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this product is developed using fr

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mation engineering technology it can

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significantly increase the body's blood

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oxygen saturation in Plateau hypoxic

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environments improve blood supply to the

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brain promote energy metabolism and has

09:44

significant anti-hypoxic effects this

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product can be consumed by troops

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rushing the plateau and troops stationed

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on the plateau ingredients are

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anti-hypoxic fermentation broth red bean

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paste sucrose Etc ready to eat after

10:01

opening the box one box at a time two to

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three boxes a

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day that's a nice sweet red bean

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flavor red bean jelly bar it is

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delectable a smooth wispy sweet

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sweetness tasting almost like a fruit

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bar like a fruit leather a little bit of

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like a prune flavor perhaps it's rich

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and slight malt

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too give you a quick boost of energy

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you'll actually want to eat it this is

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one of the tastiest little things I've

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tried out of a pla rations so

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far you all the people that climbed

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Mount Everest and then the ones that

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didn't make it you know this might have

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made a difference

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you know scenario where you're having to

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stay focused on some high

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altitude like cold climate might be

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might be rough you could probably mix

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that fermentation into something else

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but will the sulter be inclined to

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actually eat it is the question with

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this it would be no question they would

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eat it routinely along with their

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standard rash and it is adding

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additional caloric content

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supplementation in these climates that

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would require

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it probably helps with blood flow it's

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one of the greatest things I've ever

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eaten plus I haven't eaten much in the

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last two days that's why I mustered the

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courage to try out the other thing um

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still on the ropes about it actually

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this it's like the leather of a th000

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fruits the flavor is mild yet complex

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China really does have a ration for

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everything that right there was pretty

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cool here let's try this out really dry

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and looks relatively

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unchanged here hold on one sec I got to

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show you the typo3 individual food for

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paratroopers comes in three separate

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units and a full ration the breakfast

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unit lunch unit and dinner unit totals

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out to 3900 calories three units this is

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the breakfast unit with the type 90

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compressed food 523

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2020

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[Applause]

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okay it's right off the

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bat vacuum sealed pack of peanuts 60

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gam a 30 G packet of a pickled vegetable

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mustard white sugar mono sodium

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glutamate chili powder sesame

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oil that nice plastic spoon seems less

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tough than the other one but who knows

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bit more bendable and you get a napkin

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that's nice look at this type 90

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compressed food flour palm oil white

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sugar glucose and milk powder looking

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pretty good all right let's get this out

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on a tray nice okay let's first start

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off by checking out that pickled

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[Applause]

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vegetable this stuff right here is

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always good last out a good amount of

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time too usually

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look at that look at this spoon is that

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even normal look at that tip on that no

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that's not normal look jeez

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yeah got a Sten spoon for this

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one tape

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90 is there a h

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who knows I think so wow these look

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nice they smell absolutely

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incredible this is one of the greatest

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smells it's like a shortening with like

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a malted grain cookie smell I just can't

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even describe

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it compressed food bars high calorie

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nutritionally dense let's check Che out

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these

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peanuts oh

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is it's

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concerning they look like boiled peanuts

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smell like boiled peanuts

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actually whoa let's check out this

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compressed Food Bar

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H very dense not overly

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sweet that's like a malted shortbread

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cookie these things would be effective

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as a general purpose survival ration

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type food bar this is the least thirst

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provoking like dry compressed Food Bar

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I've ever had to eat an entire biscuit

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you don't need even a Chase of water

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this is way better than they used to be

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they've improved on the flavor and the

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dryness they've increased the fat

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content which alleviated that made it

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taste better and they kept its shell

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stability right where it needs to be I

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mean this is a 4-year-old bar and it's

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perfectly fresh and absolutely fantastic

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you could eat it on the go easily get

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the calories

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down let's check out some pickled

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mustard salted pickled crunchy vegetable

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that is almost like kimchi or something

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but then maybe less

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complex kind of like a

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relish it's not spoiled it's well

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preserved boiled peanuts shelf stable

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thermost stabilized retor or TR lamin

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it's such a reasonable amount of

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moisture content that it was almost like

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a retor pouch but then vacuum

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sealed very much sterile

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nonetheless got to eat your

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vegetables it just kind of reminds me of

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it's always an adventure that's for sure

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well anyway this is Steve 1989 I hope

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you like the video and I'll be coming

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back at you with something new old all

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right

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cool see you

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