Cardboard box ration pack, menu two, 2013

This type of ration pack is distributed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD)to troops on active operations in Afghanistan. It is designed to meet all nutritional requirements and provide a constant release of energy, containing a minimum of 4,000 kcals and high levels of carbohydrates. The pack contains 43 items including meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, biscuit and sweet snacks, hot and energy drinks, disinfectant wipes, water purification tablets and dental chewing gum.