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product_id: 617497918
title: "MRE Side Dish Combo - 8 Pack"
brand: "long life food depot"
price: "NZ$9"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/617497918-mre-side-dish-combo-8-pack
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# long shelf life for years 3 protein-packed chocolate puddings 8 ready-to-eat pouches MRE Side Dish Combo - 8 Pack

**Brand:** long life food depot
**Price:** NZ$9
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🥄 Fuel your next adventure with gourmet-ready MRE sides!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MRE Side Dish Combo - 8 Pack by long life food depot
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$9 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/617497918-mre-side-dish-combo-8-pack)

## Best For

- long life food depot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted long life food depot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Balanced Flavor Trio:** Includes creamy protein pudding, tangy Santa Fe rice, and refreshing mixed fruit for diverse taste buds.
- • **Versatile & Portable:** Compact 8-pack fits effortlessly into your outdoor gear or emergency kit, fueling your adventures.
- • **Military-Grade Quality:** Sourced from a trusted USA government contractor ensuring durability and premium standards.
- • **Stock Up with Confidence:** Latest manufacture dates guarantee freshness and a reliable long shelf life for emergency preparedness.
- • **Ultimate Convenience, Anytime, Anywhere:** Ready-to-eat pouches perfect for camping, emergencies, or quick snacks.

## Overview

The MRE Side Dish Combo - 8 Pack offers a curated selection of 8 ready-to-eat pouches featuring protein-rich chocolate pudding, Santa Fe rice, and mixed fruit. Manufactured by The Wornick Co., a trusted USA government contractor, these side dishes provide military-grade quality with a long shelf life, making them ideal for emergency preparedness, camping, and on-the-go nutrition.

## Description

Enhance your meals with the MRE Side Dish Combo, a curated selection of flavorful and satisfying side dishes sourced directly from a trusted USA government contractor. These are not military surplus but genuine Meals Ready to Eat components, known for their exceptional quality and durability. This combo includes delicious options, including rich and creamy chocolate pudding with protein, sweet and tart cherry blueberry cobbler, and refreshing mixed fruit in light syrup. It is crafted to offer a comforting balance of sweetness, texture, and flavor, making it a perfect companion to any entree or a satisfying treat. Each side dish is ready to eat straight from the pouch and designed for convenience, making it ideal for outdoor adventures, camping trips, emergency kits, or as a quick snack. With its long shelf life, you can stock up confidently, knowing it’ll stay flavorful and ready when needed. Whether preparing for emergencies or looking for dependable and delicious options for the trail, the Side Dish Combo delivers the quality, taste, and versatility you can trust.

Review: way over priced, but taste delicious. better off prepping a more cost effective way.
Review: UPDATE March 2021 - In the latest package of 8 sides that I ordered in early 2021, all pouches had packing or production dates. Two sides were in early 2020 and the other two were in late 2020. So, the ones shipping now should last a while for emergency use. The original packages I bought had Santa Fe rice as a side. However, in this most recent order, the berry cobbler has replaced the rice. So, you now get more sweet fruit. ORIGINAL- I have tried 2 of the 4 side dishes that come in the combo pack (2 of each for 8 total) The apples were firm and sweet with a hint of spice. but not overpowering. The potatoes au gratin were well done, but not too soft. The cheese flavoring was good. I would like to see more or different side dishes, but the vendor says these are the most popular. The sides come from the Wornick Company, a supplier for military MREs. There were no manufacturing or packing dates on the packages, but the description on the desertcart page gave dates of 2017 and 2018 for the various items. So, they should be good for a few more years. I would order more, but they are out of stock as of August 2020.

## Features

- 8 pouches of favorite MRE Side Dishes, 3 Protein Chocolate Pudding, 2 Santa Fe Rice and 3 Mixed Fruit. These are three favorites from a wide variety of MRE Side Dishes featured in the MRE Ration Program over the years. Latest available manufacture dates.
- MRE Side Dish Combo - 8 Pack
- FOOD

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07G9N436J |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #121,608 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #163 in Camping Freeze-Dried Food |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (112) |
| Date First Available | 7 September 2018 |
| Item form | pack |
| Item model number | C2200-8 |
| Manufacturer | The Wornick Co. |
| Number of pieces | 8 |
| Package Dimensions | 30.3 x 21 x 7.7 cm; 155.92 g |
| Package Information | Pouch |
| Recommended uses for product | Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Relief, Camping & Hiking, Long-Term Food Storage, Military Field Operations |
| Region of origin | United States |
| Serving Recommendation | 1 Pouch |
| Size | 8 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Relief, Camping & Hiking, Long-Term Food Storage, Military Field Operations |
| UPC | 728821876191 |
| Unit count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Long Life Food Depot
- **Flavour:** Cherry Cobler, Chocolate, Mixed Fruit
- **Item weight:** 5.5 Ounces
- **Number of Items:** 8
- **Package information:** Pouch

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***T on 23 October 2021*

way over priced, but taste delicious. better off prepping a more cost effective way.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***A on 16 August 2020*

UPDATE March 2021 - In the latest package of 8 sides that I ordered in early 2021, all pouches had packing or production dates. Two sides were in early 2020 and the other two were in late 2020. So, the ones shipping now should last a while for emergency use. The original packages I bought had Santa Fe rice as a side. However, in this most recent order, the berry cobbler has replaced the rice. So, you now get more sweet fruit. ORIGINAL- I have tried 2 of the 4 side dishes that come in the combo pack (2 of each for 8 total) The apples were firm and sweet with a hint of spice. but not overpowering. The potatoes au gratin were well done, but not too soft. The cheese flavoring was good. I would like to see more or different side dishes, but the vendor says these are the most popular. The sides come from the Wornick Company, a supplier for military MREs. There were no manufacturing or packing dates on the packages, but the description on the Amazon page gave dates of 2017 and 2018 for the various items. So, they should be good for a few more years. I would order more, but they are out of stock as of August 2020.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***Y on 24 September 2022*

When I received the item, the bottom of the MRE bag was cut open and the items put inside. Not sure where OR why this was done. Can't store it like a MRE full package as it's not fully sealed. Tried to return, but was immediately told, this item is NOT eligible for return. The item was way under 30 days. FYI. Flavor was good.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-24*