HeaterMeals EX and its 5 Year Shelf-Life
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HeaterMeals EX Self-Heating Entree is Designed for EXtended Storage.
HeaterMeals EX has up to a 5 year shelf-life, based on the production date. It is a specialty product designed for long-term emergency planning. As a result, it is produced on a limited basis, or for custom production runs. Call 800-503-4483 for more production details.
Because of its EXtended storage capabilities, HeaterMeals EX is ideal for Emergency Preparedness, Pandemic Flu and Business Continuity Planning.
EXtended storage is gained through the food's preparation and packaging. Each entree in HeaterMeals EX is fully cooked, and then is safety-sealed in a high barrier, flexible, 4-layer foil pouch. It is heated a second time under pressure to assure a safe, easy-to-store meal, with an EXtended Shelf-Life.
The process is similar to that of canning, but instead of a metal can, the food in HeaterMeals EX is packed, cooked, heated and served in a more modern package.
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The result is EXtended storage without the need for refrigeration, and a ready-to-eat meal which retains its natural moisture, texture and taste. When stored properly, HeaterMeals EX entrees are a simple solution for long-term emergency planning and feeding.
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Important Note:
To safeguard shelf-life, HeaterMeals must be stored at 80 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The chart to the right assumes a sustained temperature. Since constant temperatures are not generally encountered in other-than-air-conditioned facilities, you may be inclined to use maximum or average temperatures.
The use of maximum temperatures would yield a conservative estimate, but the use of average temperatures may yield an estimate that is overly optimistic.
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Sustained Storage
Temperatures ºF
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HeaterMeals EX Pouch Entree
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Shelf-life (months)
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60
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80
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70
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72
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80
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60
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90
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30
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100
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12
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110
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4
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120
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1
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Compare All 6 HeaterMeals EX Nutrition Facts
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