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product_id: 12030870
title: "Mainstay Emergency Food Rations. One Pack."
brand: "mainstay"
price: "$18.19"
currency: USD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/12030870-mainstay-emergency-food-rations-one-pack
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# Halal & Kosher certified 5-year shelf life 3600 calories Mainstay Emergency Food Rations. One Pack.

**Brand:** mainstay
**Price:** $18.19
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Your safety, our priority! Stock up and stay ready!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mainstay Emergency Food Rations. One Pack. by mainstay
- **How much does it cost?** $18.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/12030870-mainstay-emergency-food-rations-one-pack)

## Best For

- mainstay enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mainstay brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Peace of Mind:** Meets US Coast Guard and SOLAS standards.
- • **Emergency Ready:** Be prepared for anything with 9 pre-measured meals!
- • **Versatile Storage:** Withstands extreme temperatures from -40°F to 300°F.
- • **Nutrient Powerhouse:** Packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
- • **Health-Conscious Choice:** No cholesterol, tropical oils, or peanuts.

## Overview

Mainstay Emergency Food Rations provide a reliable source of nutrition with 3600 calories in a single pack, featuring 9 pre-measured meals that are Halal and Kosher certified. Designed to last for 5 years, these rations meet stringent US Coast Guard standards and are perfect for any emergency situation.

## Description

Mainstay is an emergency food product unlike any other. Before it came into the picture, emergency food bars were only being made for short-term use. Survivor Industries changed all that when it created a great-tasting, non-thirst provoking product with an extraordinary five-year shelf life. Mainstay is specially formulated for land-based high stress situations. Each package contains 9 pre-measured 400 calorie meals, which allows a person to get their full nutrition in a challenging situation.Protect your family and household contents from loss with our affordable readiness supplies for home and office. Our products feature 5-year shelf life food & water and are ideal for emergency situations.This product is for one (1) 3,600 CALORIE MAINSTAY FOOD RATIONS. One pack of pre-measured emergency food bars with a 5-year shelf life. Pre-measured food rations (76 grams | 400 calories) Emergency food withstands temperatures between -40ºF to 300ºF. Meets SOLAS 74/83 requirements Halal and Kosher Certified Non-Thirst Provoking High in Vitamins and Minerals No Cholesterol or Tropical Oils Contains No Peanuts or Peanut Oil

## Features

- One pack of 3600 calories emergency food ration (9 pre-measured 400 calorie meals) with 5 year shelf life.
- Meets the US Coast Guard standards. Meets SOLAS 74/83 requirement
- Halal and Kosher Certified. High in Vitamins and Minerals.
- No Cholesterol or Tropical Oils. No Peanuts or Peanut Oil.
- Non-Thirst Provoking. Withstands Temperatures of -40° F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Number of Pieces | 9 |
| Specialty | Halal,Kosher Certified,No Cholesterol |
| Unit Count | 24.0 Ounce |
| Manufacturer | Mainstay |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8 x 6 x 1.02 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.74 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Mainstay |
| Model Name | FBA_SIF-1 |
| Material | Blend |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Part Number | FBA_SIF-1 |
| Included Components | 1 food ration |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mainstay
- **Diet Type:** Halal, Kosher
- **Flavor:** Butter, Lemon, Vanilla
- **Item Weight:** 76 Grams
- **Size:** Pack of 1

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: This product contains trans fats. aren’t they illegal in the us and eu?**
A: The fats identify as European, don't be transphobic.

**Q: What is the expiration date of your current stock?**
A: The date fluctuates very frequently trying to keep it current. Giving you one now will not be accurate because it changes so frequently. It has an extraordinary five-year shelf life. The longest I've heard of the date made was a few months and it lasts for 5 years from that date. The most current ones expire January 2027. Some maybe a little older but not by much.

**Q: are they expired or did you get a new batch?**
A: Mine do not expire until 01/2018.

**Q: Can someone please list the ingredients? (I have food allergies)**
A: Enriched Flour, (Added Vitamins A, B-1, B-2, D, E, B-6, B-12, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Phosphorous), Vegetable Shortening, (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and/or Cottonseed Oils), Granulated Sugar, Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Natural Lemon Flavor, Artificial Butter Flavor, Artificial Vanilla Flavor (Tartrazine, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Red #40), Artificial Color, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Gamma/Delta Tocopheros as natural antioxidant. No BHA, BHT and TBHQ added. 

Product is Halal and Kosher Certified. No Cholesterol or Tropical Oils. No Peanuts or Peanut Oil.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for just in case
*by J***M on May 1, 2012*

I ordered this lifeboat ration - emergency food ration - to sample. Tasted OK, crumbly texture that mostly held together while eating, a little on the sweet side. Actually, it is exactly what I was expecting after reading online reviews. Package was easy to open and had a zip lock seal for left overs. My only minor issue is the lot number and manufacture date were too worn to read. Since this was a sample to pass around to family, that did not matter. It would be a problem if intended for long term storage. For the same size and price as one MRE, you can have three days of food. MRE's should be stored at reasonable temperatures. I intend to put this type of ration in my car trunk as part of my 72 hour bag. Not a problem with this food product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good purchase
*by G***R on April 7, 2014*

Purchased from bigflysports. Shipped promptly. Item is exactly what it is. Very happy with the shelf life, I purchased 2 packs and both were manufactured 3/14, expiry 3/19, so I received a very fresh product with a lot of shelf life remaining. I had no problem with the seal being broken.Tasted the same product in an old 2400 calorie pack that expired. Tastes like lemon sugar cookies. I like it but your preference may differ.While most emergency rations offer comparable price, calorie count and density, I chose this specific emergency ration due to having more vitamins and nutrients from my research.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A little more bland than I remember them but an edible taste for 2024.
*by E***D on February 29, 2024*

When most people buy these they put them in their pack or car and never taste them as they're meant to be opened only in emergencies or perhaps at the end of their shelf life.I was in a position to taste these as unfortunately the order came in the same box as 2 heavy pans and the integrity of the vacuum seal was compromised. This is a critical thing to verify- the package should be strongly adhering to the contents and outlining their shape with no movement at all. If there's any play in the foil the package seal has been compromised.I opened the package and tasted part of one brick. Despite having a sweetner they are pretty bland- they taste mostly like very dense flour and just a slight hint of sweetness. No real flavor. In colder weather you may have to break them up with your hand as biting them can be tough.They are what they are and good to have in your car or hiking pack for an emergency. Just make sure you get a vacuum sealed pack when they arrive.I think the 3 pack which is 1200 calories is more practical for hiking as it's pretty small and easy to stuff somewhere.

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*Store origin: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-23*