FRENCH MRE w/SHRIMP & CHIX SALAD, FISH & PLUM JAM, & BANANA ENERGY BAR

[@stewartkuhn2213]

Fun fact about dark chocolate, it has one of the highest levels of antioxidants. So it would be understandable to add them to a MRE for health purposes!

[@jeremyjohnson4766]

but all that sugar will undo any health effect

[@misolgit69]

the main reason you find dark chocolate in ration packs (especially European) is that it has a higher melting point so is less likely to be damaged through careless storage and handling

[@leonardsmith2198]

Put some jam on that chocolate, it is really good.

[@sergeantbigmac]

@@jeremyjohnson4766 Not necessarily, these rations are given under the premise that youre feeding a young man whos been doing lots of physical exercise. Simple carbs are quick energy and restore glycogen levels stored in the muscles allowing for faster recovery. Sugar is bad in excess sure but as long as youre not exceeding daily calorie need and its paired with protein and fat and fiber its doing way more good than harm. Dark chocolate is a great addition. Previous commentor is right about the antioxidants too.

[@ComradeRick]

У французских солдатов очень хороший рацион.

[@Sniperboy5551]

I always love hearing your stories and watching your videos, keep em coming!

[@jef7151]

The salad is in fact salmon pasta salad. Saumon is french for salmon. It does looks very good!

[@Emeraldwitch30]

My French sucks bit i was sure that label said salmon and pasta lol

[@lancerevell5979]

I eat pork liver pate often on crackers and in sandwiches, very like Braunschweiger. Cold, of course!

[@MatthewLoom]

The way you grabbed that Nougat when you saw Ace was taking such a big piece was hilarious!

[@fredswanson156]

Great video as always. Always great to hear you're stories. Keep up the great work

[@partsman11000]

Glad to hear that there's many more of your videos on the way, guys. I always enjoy them, and look forward to the stories of your adventures in the Marines. I saw what you were talking about, with the fine powder consistency of the drinks. The hot cocoa mix, almost mixed up without any stirring. I watched most of the powder starting to dissolve and sink, before you stirred it. Very interesting. Keep 'em coming, great video, looking forward to more. God bless.

[@JamesJohnsonFishing]

No surprise that the French MRE was good. Been a few years since I've been to France but always enjoyed the food.

[@stephanefere6578]

Bonjour à vous. S est grâce a vous et à l oncle Sam que nous en sommes là aujourd'hui avec nos rations de 24heures sur le terrain . La ration k de1944 : le truc des trucs

[@vipergtsmre]

Customs typically targets beef and pork products but you may have just got lucky...but these usually have two of those big tins inside. There is usually a spork in the box with the stove. Seems you are missing that, unless this one is entirely meant to be cold, but usually the lunch dish is meant cold and the dinner hot.

[@ireland66613]

Never have had customs even look at them.Maby I been lucky

[@gabrielstrong2186]

Normally there are two of the tinned mains in the RCIR 24 hr packs. I think you did get hit by the border protection guys.

[@vipergtsmre]

@@gabrielstrong2186 I did some quick checking, this one should have a salmon dish as well. Usually customs doesn't touch fish but oh well.

[@davidgarcia6315]

Very interesting meal ! Have a good and safe time !!

[@veronica_ventures]

Strawberry and mint is a surprisingly good combo! It's hard to beat some mint tea, fresh strawberries, sugar and a little ice in the blender on a hot summer day.

[@srijankumarpant1172]

An amazing mre, a nice tiny story and a lovely sweet dish, thanks me ancient 🙂

[@stephlaps3518]

Salade de pâtes au saumon is salmon pasta salade.. im french 🙂 great video as always love you guys

[@timmcgrae8678]

Two men just had sharing everything together

[@robertharville6308]

That Menu No 7 should have had the Asian Chicken and Shrimp and a Pasta and Salmon Salad for the two entrees.

[@mikekreischerreviews3420]

You are missing your main dish! Customs definitely took it if it had any pork or beef. Bit like Viper said there should be 2 big tins.

[@josephpudas1531]

Thank you for providing such a blessing as you fortify yourself with God’s daily bread. I only know of 3 KZbin presenters who ask for such blessings.

[@ralphreinhardt6020]

You know, when you got that mre onto a tray. I thought, nice. 🤣🤣🤣

[@christinevenner183]

There should have been a second meal of salmon and pasta in that menu, I guess the custom boys were hungry when they went through your package and liked the sound of the salmon pasta meal lol. The French mres are amazing, everything is quality in them. Nice to see the cod patè as I've not come across that before. How much does the rear end of a jeep weigh? Tiny must have been a beast to have lifted it by himself! Amazing review as always :)

[@markall8641]

Should have had another large oval can. With the menu

[@cigardaddy9745]

Awesome channel love it.

[@PaineK]

I think you are missing the Asian Chicken and Shrimp because what you had was Salmon and Pasta Salad. There should have been 2 tins with entrees in there. Great video always interesting.

[@jasonvanhoy5275]

Me and my wife just split up and you,ace,and Micah have kept me going keep up the videos all of you guys love watching!

[@justing9528]

Your videos are always the best. I recently got a South Korean mre meal that I am looking forward to trying out soon. My cousin recently went into the navy about two months ago and apparently the navy stopped issuing dog tags. Wonder why the navy stopped issuing dog tags

[@MeAncient]

Do you know where I could buy a South Korean MRE? Nice job getting one of those. TFW!

[@justing9528]

@@MeAncient my girlfriend is currently stationed in the air force over in South Korean and she was able to get a hold of one and she sent one home to me in a care package.

[@elistroika8634]

@@justing9528 wow that is so cool

[@MeAncient]

@@justing9528 I would certainly be willing to buy one (and any others she could get) if she can get them back here stateside. Feel free to contact me at [e-mail]

[@csr870]

Great review guys nice to see ace is trying a few things take care guys

[@karenflanagan1961]

Really enjoy 😉 your videos and thank you for your service.

[@melonyrichards937]

I enjoyed this video very much. As I have all of you videos. Thank you.

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

Great looking ration that, enjoyed this video.

[@bruceducker2029]

Thanks for the content. Speaking of big dudes, when I was stationed @ Ft. Carson Co, we had this guy in our section that was huge. He could roll up a GP medium tent into a managable ball, that made it is to transport. Always good to shadow this guy when you went out on the town for a few adult libations.

[@jacklamer1899]

Loved the story, keep it up!

[@sandraadams4697]

If you like Gooseberries, try them coked into a puree/jam with mackerel, they go well together. Another one is Quince jelly, Quince in from the apple family but must be cooked), with a good cheddar cheese, or as I used to have as a snack, a bite of a good green apple with 1/2 - 1 inch cube of a mature cheddar cheese, good combo.

[@thevernonposse]

Mr ace is a great man hard to come by these days solid values ace and his family are lucky to have him

[@lesleyedwards3985]

Just found your channel, your stories remind me of my dad and how he loved to share his life stories. :)

[@MeAncient]

Lesley, Welcome aboard! Just an old Marine opening MREs and sharing old stories, some of which are my personal ones and others are just adventures I've read about. TFW!

[@tunioyasir]

i have seen alll your videos that i have to go back watch ur old videos awesome reviews love to watch more in future 💙

[@MeAncient]

Glad you like them! I have another one coming out this weekend. TFW

[@AmandaMann-tc3ru]

Happy Veterans day Me Ancient! Thank you for your service, and now for all your fun stories!!

[@MeAncient]

Thank you, Amanda!

[@elizabethlequay5202]

Love listening to your stories

[@ronaldcolejr4132]

Great video sir.

[@RV_Chef_Life]

The French MRE I have to say is the best one I have tried to date.

[@scottreeves1305]

Thanks for your stories, brings back memories always faithful 2/5

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you team. French food is always so good😊😊😊

[@ScooterScrapper]

Your videos are always awesome to watch .... keep doing what your doing don't change a thing !

[@MeAncient]

Glad you like them! We enjoy making them, for sure. TFW

[@terryburke2033]

I don’t have mre’s but I sit and eat lunchables and pretend I’m eating mre’s with you and enjoy the company

[@Franck121169]

Cela fait plusieurs vidéos que je regarde où l'on test les rations militaire française ; à chaque fois vous commencer par le sucré , voir faites des mélanges comme le fromage et les céréales. Oui nos rations sont plutôt bonnes ; elles sont prévu pour 2 repas mais pour le plat principale le fait de le faire chauffé avec le "zip" (qui sert à lancé la combustion des barbecues ) cela donne un goût acide. Plats que vous avez visiblement manger froid! ( je n'ai pas vu le petit réchaud en tôle pliable avec la poignée ) Les rations ont un peu évoluées car on avait pas autant de sucreries ; pattes de fruit ; chocolat noir ; nougat uniquement ; on avait aussi une vitamine C et de quoi rendre l'eau potable. Le plus gros soucis était d'avoir assez d'eau

[@rebeccaleggett5853]

Another great video thanks for the upload :)

[@megarciagzzmty]

¡Los franceses parece que a sus soldados les dan alimentos de la mejor calidad!, todo perfectamente bien empacado, proporcionado y en una presentación bastante buena, me gusto mucho el video, saludos en un día día lluvioso (Jueves Santo) desde Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.

[@MeAncient]

the French have great MREs, for sure. TFW

[@jeremyduchemin1556]

Its for thats to 60 french Can kick ass of 3000 mexicans 😂😂😂😂

[@firstspringoutdoors5440]

Awesome video love it guys ! Lol thank the Lord for milk chocolate;)

[@enrica2129]

Chocolate 70% means that there Is 70% of cocoa in. In short: It Is very dark.

[@eltenda]

Ulala' vive la france....they spoil theyr troops lol...great review and military memories

[@dadbodadventures_]

Awesomeness the infamous return of the meAncient!

[@AlmadenJeff]

Enjoyed the cat food reference, and the picture insert. Your video editor is on the ball.

[@MeAncient]

Jeff, TFW and tks for the compliment....I do my own editing.

[@mrz1703]

That's a good chunk of food for a 24 hr ration. I usually do a coffee for breakfast n eat just 2 meals a day with a little snacking... great ration👌

[@chaimafaghet7343]

If you're doing it French-style you'd be wanting the cocoa with breakfast.

[@jeremyduchemin1556]

No french drink coffee AT thé morning except kids

[@lnccarpenter]

I love your channel!

[@Bilbo0472]

Hello sir, It seems the customs have kept one of the 2 dishes that were in the box ! You should have two oval shape tins but you just have one !! The one you show is "pasta salad with salmon" and "indian chicken" is missing. I hope you enjoyed the froggy's food anyway. Regards from France ! God bless you

[@danny88dh]

😂 the face punch sound when pops mixed the 2 drinks 😂 😂 😂

[@TheWanderer_2077]

Great content! Keep it up!!!

[@JIMDANDY1231]

The milk imagery was greatly appreciated 👍

[@marilynhughey1231]

Did customs take out their wine ration?

[@dippedingold1344]

Love the stories and videos, Me Ancient

[@elistroika8634]

Ace and Me Ancient I love the videos, no hate to your channel but what would make it even more interesting is if you had a video where Me ancient would talk about his army stories, I always find that interesting. Love the channel and keep up the great work guys ❤♥❤♥

[@elistroika8634]

Like the story at 10 minutes, I loved it especially when you show emotion mine you do with hand gestures.

[@chasewalz]

Awesome stuff man

[@ytMFOS]

Nice video. Are you absolutely sure that customs didn't take your Mexican salad with meat products out of the package? The Mexican salad is recommended to be eaten cold and the chicken-shrimp meal heated. Those instructions and part of the table of contents were hidden there under the customs tape. And when you said that there was no cutlery, I would remember that the RCIR packages should have a small folding spork in the same box with the folding stove.

[@hansmustermann6524]

They dont habe cutlery in them. I have about 20 of those stored and have tried a few, never was there a spoon or fork in it. The French army, like the bundeswehr give cutlery out when you get you clothes. Btw the price on these in the us is crazy... i buy mine for 13 euros each xD

[@ytMFOS]

I live in Europe and I know the price level. My packages have always included a collapsible transparent spork in the stove cardboard box.

[@ytMFOS]

@@hansmustermann6524 i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KYgAAOSwq3pgfbyI/s-l1600.jpg

[@hansmustermann6524]

@@ytMFOS im not gonna klick on that link but i looked in a box of the newest ones and there is no spork. I have a lot from 2022 so the date on the box says 2025 and theres no spork. Could it be possible that you talk about the rcie - the 8h meal ready to eat?

[@ytMFOS]

@@hansmustermann6524 I have RIE, RIER and RCIR products on my shelf and I know what I'm talking about. That link is only for the picture of the unpacked package where you can see the folding spork.

[@indiopeltier9758]

Bon Appetit

[@landonwhite957]

Hey me ancient love your videos keep them up and also what part of South Carolina does Micah live in?

[@MeAncient]

Columbia area. He loves going to the coast, though.....TFW

[@lancerevell5979]

My little Navy ship was refitted in drydock in Charleston Navy Base in late 1983-early 1984. We usually got off work early Fridays, so I drove home to north Florida each weekend, a four hour run.

[@danielleung275]

I love these vidios

[@djwheels66]

I am a Christian, so when I found your channel about a week ago and noticed you do a prayer before most meals I absolutely knew I had to subscribe! Thank you for including Jesus in your videos!! ❤❤❤

[@johnmorris4003]

Well done guys.

[@hex1c]

I would love to see you guys try a Swedish 24H MRE. I know it could be hard to get your hands on it but if you ever see one, pick it up! :)

[@johnmerson5758]

I was on the Iwo back in the 70’s. We were on a Med cruise and I was part of HMM 264. S F Marine

[@MeAncient]

That's crazy. I was on just a few years later in '83 off Beirut. TFW, John.

[@arrived63]

Enjoy your freedom.....lol.... As they destroy your goods! I enjoy this diggers videos. Totally honest and spoken from experience

[@Droodog127]

the Monty Python sketch on self defense "How to defend yourself if you are attacked by someone armed with a BANANA!" 🤣🍌

[@Lukey-Dukey-AUS]

I have collected diferent MRE'S and the only one that was opened and searched by the import security was the French MRE. I dont know if they took anything but I think they know the French MRE'S are good.

[@misolgit69]

I've watched 2 separate unboxing videos where US families have been sent UK snacks by UK KZbinrs in both cases the packages had been attacked by the Alphabet Agencies one was ripped to shreds and rebuilt with odds and ends of cardboard and smothered in Agency tape the other was more discreet but the end result was the same, our famous Walkers crisps (potato chips) had been confiscated for being 'meat flavour" despite the packs being clearly marked suitable for vegetarians it's only flavouring after all 🤬

[@knicksfan46]

good review!

[@Charles_Sweitzer]

Thanks for another great video. Semper Fi Brother and Happy Birthday to our Beloved Corps on 10 November

[@MeAncient]

Charles, I was just looking for comments about this MRE review and I noticed that I never acknowledged your comment from nearly 2 years ago. My apologies and Semper Fi, my brother! I hope you are well.

[@Charles_Sweitzer]

@@MeAncient Semper Fi, I'm doing well, thanks

[@Ancientcaptain]

The French seem to make the best rations

[@MeAncient]

Top 10 in my limited experience. TFW!

[@jeremyduchemin1556]

In opération exchange 1french mre for 4 american

[@specspiderken1462]

Where can I get cod pâté’e I actually wanna try it with plumb jam now

[@Miaktuurk]

I’m not even an American but I salute you and the years you sacrificed to protect the freedom we enjoy today as the Western world. Needless to say, another great video that put a smile on our face! Thank you❤

[@joaomarreiros4906]

Portuguese fish pates are better, I can say without being wrong that if you want a good tuna, cod or sardine pate, go with the Portuguese ones, always better. But you can´t beat the French liver pates (my opinion), we have a more ancient tradition in making pate from sardine, cod, every fish really, and we started making pork liver pate, and now we have a lot of variations on it. My brother who was in the military taught me a "barracks" trick, cook some pasta dente, and then, while it is still hot mix it up with a can of any pate, add some herbs and cooked vegetables if you have them, a great quick meal. And ever since I can remember my mom use to make some sandwiches, mayonnaise, a baguette loaf, open it up, put some mayo with lettuce and then either the pates, or chicken or tuna, it is a great carry on food for a day in the beach or in the countryside, my favorite are the ones with sardine pate. The pates are a good spread for a sandwich, you can, for example, make a sandwich with some liver pate and bacon, or whatever you want really, pates are not just to eat with crackers and sip wine, they are almost a staple food around here and you can find it everywhere. Loved the video, and your comments and stories.

[@serrano2560]

Love your stories. Haha tiny wasn’t all that tiny, that’s so hilarious

[@serrano2560]

Oh and salad you need lettuce. I’m sure potato salad and macaroni salad doesn’t have lettuce 😂, you remind me so much of my grandfather

[@paulrovere2859]

have you ever tried an Australian 24hr mre?

[@s4times]

Been missing these!

[@jessicathompson236]

Try adding the seafood salad, pate and cheese sauce to the soup

[@MatthewLoom]

That coffee disappeared right in front of your eyes sir!

[@RavenHeart6667]

I'm from Germany and i buy these rations too in armyshops. In this ration(24h) is always a second can of food in it. You had just one??

[@LeFrançais-f1n]

Ich bin franzosisch, und du bist recht, es gab normaleweise 2 box aber ich glaube dass der 2. ist bei der Grenzpolizei. Endschuldigen sie mich, meine deutsch ist nicht so gut !

[@joestreitz2939]

What you where eating was Salmon Salad, the second Menue seems to be missing so no Shrimp, only the Salmon Salad greetings from a french speaking European🤟🏼

[@platinumhr1809]

Luv these joints man

[@MeAncient]

Welcome aboard. TFW

[@caseyvanderlinden2232]

I know this video is from a year ago, not sure if you ever will try any more French MRE’s. But if you ever review another MRE with a cheese fondue, you should heat up the cheese too. Fondue is usually eaten warmed up and melty, then you dip your bread and crackers into it. Dig the videos. Enjoy!

[@AlmadenJeff]

I'm with cameraman, "I'm good thank you."

[@karenflanagan1961]

Cooked pasta or rice is also ingredients in a salad 🥗 cold or warm.

[@Lunat1K_Fr]

Mate, I’m French (first of all thanks for your service) and I have a bad news : the dish you ate was Salmon… the one with shrimp must have been stolen by the guys who opened it. Because normally EVERY French MRE comes with 2 main course.

[@MeAncient]

I wouldn't be surprised....they usually steal all the meat items if the meal goes thru JFK customs. TFW !

[@resk6186]

how was it in norway? :D

[@Infirito_Ekra]

Dark chocolate is definitely not for everyone, I do like 70-85% ones though. ^_^ MRE overall looks really good, French do know how to make them well.

[@TheCotzi]

ich like pure Cacao nibs the most the more bidder the best the 99% one i lay on my tounge and let it melt from the mouth heat it tastes so good but never should it be chewed up

[@jeremybriggs4981]

It's 10/11 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FINEST FIGHTING FORCE ON EARTH!!! SEMPER FIDELIS!!! TOMORROW WE REMEMBER THE SACRED HOUR OF 11.

[@vladm5992]

First comment great review

[@MeAncient]

Good to see you on, Vlad! TFW!

[@vladm5992]

@@MeAncient btw got a couple new mres coming your way. Lets hope customs doesnt take anything this time.

[@terribethreed8464]

The French & I think Italian MRE's use to have the little bottles of liquors in them. Sad to see they don't have them anymore.

[@christinescharwatz2328]

You are missing a meal out of this MRE. It would be in a tin, meant to be eaten hot for dinner. Good video anyway.

[@JS-wp4gs]

Uh that isn't asian chicken. Per whats written on the can its a pate salad with salmon. That said, fondu cheese was an odd choice, seeing its designed to be melted before use. I'm assuming it was intended as some kind of spread but its still a weird thing to include in a combat ration. Especially considering the biscuits include a chocolate version

[@SamFugarino]

Hardly looks like field rats if you ask me. Lucky Frenchies.

[@warriorrw2004]

I agree, when I hear salad I immediately thing leafy greens. Gotta keep in mind things like potato salad, egg salad, chicken salad. I wonder what makes a salad a salad? 😅 someone enlighten us

[@Blue_eyed_Tigger]

Think of something thicker than a stew meant to be served cold.