The K-Rations

The K-ration was an individual daily combat food ration which was introduced by the United States Army during World War II. It was intended to last for a day and provided three courses: breakfast, dinner (lunch) and supper. While it was intended that the three meals be eaten in the named order, they were not always issued in this manner. A typical K-ration breakfast consisted of: Chopped ham and egg; K-1 biscuit; K-2 biscuit; Fruit bar; Soluble coffee (5 grams); Pressed sugar tablets; Four cigarettes; Chewing gum; Army field ration D: to be eaten slowly (in about half an hour). Can be dissolved by crumbling into a cup of boiling water, if desired as a beverage. Ingredients: chocolate, sugar, skim milk powder, cocoa fat, oat flour, artificial flavoring, 45mg, Vitamin B (Thiamin Hydrochloride).