12 complete MRE meals, ready to help you survive and thrive on your next mission. Each individually-sealed MRE contains main entree, side dish, bread, dessert, seasonings and more. Included heating element can be used to add warmth to the main entree, but when necessary each MRE can be consumed cold. As seen used by disaster relief agencies around the country. Note: Menu varies, sorry no choice Easy to pack and take anywhere. Meals are pressure-treated, heat-treated, and vacuum sealed. Typical weight (depending on contents) is 18 to 26 oz. with only 5-6 oz. being packaging. Meals are ready to eat right out of the bag. NOTE: MREs are a non-returnable item. 12 sealed MRE meals Each contains entree, side, dessert and more Each includes flameless heater unit, just add water Possible main entrees (assortment varies): Chicken chunk, jalapeno patty, beef stew, hashbrowns, beef brisket, Asian beef strips, taco, veggie taco pasta, chicken noodle, beef BBQ, southwest beef, spaghetti, cheese tortellini, chicken burrito bowl, meatball, beef ravioli, chili with beans, spinach fettuccine, Mexican chicken stew. No guarantees on particular meals being included in your 12-pk.Note: Note: Menu varies, sorry no choice.Note: MREs do not have an expiration date. They have an inspection date and a pack date. The Inspection date is three years after the pack date, and the inspection date is the date the Military inspects the cases during long term storage to verify they are still fit for consumption. Manufacturers suggest that meal contents are good for approximately 5 or more years when stored at room temperature. Meals stored in cooler temperatures stay fresh longer. Always store your MRE's in a climate controlled area.