5 year Shelf Life Non-Thirst Provoking. Withstands Temperatures of -40° F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C). Ready to Eat: Each package contains 9 pre-measured 400 calorie meals. Individualized Portions eliminate the messy breaking-up that occurs with other bars Allows for on-land emergency consumption in a high-stress active situation. Contains no cholesterol or tropical oils. Meets the US Coast Guard standards (160.046/23/0). It's new modern packaging even meets the stringent guidelines set by the Department of Defense (SOLAS 74/83). Enriched with vitamins and minerals exceeding the RDA requirements. Pleasant lemon flavor which appeals to everyone. Mainstay™ is Kosher and it meets the dictates for Halal. (20 pack).