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FAQ HeaterMeals & MRE Heaters

  1. What is the shelf-life of HeaterMeals?
  2. How do HeaterMeals work?
  3. What is included inside the HeaterMeals?
  4. What is the benefit of a FRH (Flameless Ration Heater)?
  5. How does it work?
  6. What do I do when I'm done with the FRH?
  7. FRH - MSDS

What is the shelf-life of HeaterMeals?

HeaterMeals are a high quality canned food, so storage is easy. HeaterMeals Dinner entrees do not require refrigeration, and are shelf-stable for approximately 2 years. HeaterMeals entrees come with a "Please use by" date stamped on each box. This date is two years after we package the meals, as this is the optimum time to eat your HeaterMeals. The HeaterMeals Breakfast "Pancakes, Syrup & Sausage Links" and all HeaterMeals Plus meals have a one year shelf-life. HeaterMeals dinner entrees are designed to safely store (at 80 degrees Fahrenheit) for at least two years; three years or more, if stored at a temperature of 60ºF or cooler. The shelf-life of HeaterMeals can be even longer; and the unique packaging of the entree and water pouch permits freezing for unlimited storage.

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How do HeaterMeals work?

The unique technology behind HeaterMeals Self-Heating Meals, is flameless Food Heater. Heating your HeaterMeal is simple:

  • Open the HeaterMeals carton at the side tab
  • Remove cutlery pack and water pouch
  • Open water pouch at tear notch
  • Lift meal and pour all water on Food Heater which is attached to the foam tray
  • Replace meal, on Food Heater in foam tray
  • Slide tray back into carton
  • The result is a piping HOT HeaterMeal anytime...anyplace.
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What is included inside the HeaterMeals?

HeaterMeals entrées come with everything included for a Hot Meal Anytime, Anyplace.
 

HeaterMeals Entrees include
  • Tasty, Self-Heating entree
  • Flameless Food Heater
  • 2-ounce pouch of water
  • Cutlery Pack: Fork, Salt, Pepper, Napkin
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What is the benefit of a FRH?

An FRH safely and quickly heats food without the need for electricity or flame. The FRH is ideal for people in the field, campers, hunters, boaters, or anyone interested in emergency preparedness.

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How does it work?

Using your FRH is simple
Simply open the top of the FRH MRE Heater  bag, add water to the "Fill Line," and fold the bag in half. Place the heater next to the MRE, and slide both back into the MRE box.

 
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What do I do when I'm done with the FRH?

FRH are not biodegradable due to the non-woven covers, but they can be thrown away in normal waste after activation. Of course, the MgFe alloy is biodegradable. See attached MSDS for the FRH for the military (8g) and for the HeaterMeals style heater (14g) Spent FRH's are safe and easily disposed of with no toxic materials. The FRHs are made from powdered food grade iron, magnesium, and salt. Simply dispose of normally.

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