The ration packs introduced this year are of higher quality and more diverse. They have received a lot of positive feedback. Several factors are considered when compiling the packs, such as shelf life and price. The current pack has a shelf life of three and a half years. This is a good result. The packs also include special diets, such as lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian options.
Soldiers say that the new packs are better than the old ones. "The taste wasn't as good before. Now I prefer the dry food pack," said conscript Joel Järv. Private Rasmus Gläser added: "They are more nutritious and tastier. The packs have more interesting things."
Although the new packs are good, there is room for improvement in the future. "The food portions could be larger. Some packs have too little salty food," said Järv. Gläser recommended more potato dishes, such as mashed potatoes with meat sauce.
Conscript Kaspar Künk noted that the packs do not contain salt and sugar. "When you make coffee, you can't make it sweeter," he said.
The most popular foods among soldiers are chocolate pudding and chocolate cake. "Chocolate pudding is number one. Salty food depends on taste preferences," said Gläser. Künk added: "Chocolate cake is very popular. Some packs also contain cinnamon cakes."
The new military ration packs were compiled by the company 365JP. They have made 24 standard and 24 special menu ration packs.