A reviewer examined a vintage 1961 German military survival ration pack, which contained various items such as a compressed meat bar, chocolate, instant tea, caramels, and water purification tablets. Despite being 56 years old, most of the items were still intact and edible, including the meat bar, which tasted like liver pate, and the chocolate, which was described as one of the best the reviewer had ever had. The tea extract was also found to be of high quality, with no bitterness. The reviewer was impressed by the condition and shelf life of the items, speculating that they could have lasted for 75 years or more if stored properly.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The document is about a vintage German military survival ration.
2. The ration was produced in 1961.
3. The ration is small enough to fit in a pocket, measuring about 3 inches by 5 inches and less than an inch thick.
4. The ration weighs 10 ounces.
5. The ration is held together by industrial tape.
6. The ration contains instant tea extract, a meat bar, a Cola chocolate bar, water purification tablets, and caramel bars.
7. The tea extract is designed to be dissolved in 2-3 cups of hot or cold water.
8. The water purification tablets are designed to be dissolved in half a liter of water.
9. The survival ration is designed to replace normal food supplies in case of emergency.
10. The ration contains only natural nutrients.
11. The meat bar is a compressed food bar made from meat.
12. The Cola chocolate bar is made with cola beans and is caffeinated.
13. The chocolate bar is 56 years old and still edible.
14. The caramel bars are shelf-stable and have a slightly waxy texture.
15. The tea extract is still usable and tastes better than modern German tea extract.
16. The survival ration is designed to be stored in a cool, dark place.
17. The entire ration is still edible after 56 years.