{"product_id":"british-army-25gm-oatmeal-block-packs-single","title":"British Army Oatmeal Block - 25g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genuine British Army Oatmeal Block is a classic high-energy component from military ration packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eMilitary Heritage and Operational Purpose\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cb\u003egenuine issue components\u003c\/b\u003e from the British Armed Forces \u003cb\u003e24-Hour Operational Ration Pack (ORP)\u003c\/b\u003e. Developed to sustain troops during demanding field exercises, this \u003cb\u003e25g sweet biscuit\u003c\/b\u003e provides a reliable calorie boost when standard meals are unavailable. It represents a functional evolution from historical hardtack, offering a much softer, more palatable texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHigh-Calorie Field Nutrition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high-density nutrition, each block packs \u003cb\u003e125 calories (kcal)\u003c\/b\u003e into a highly portable size. The recipe contains \u003cb\u003e26% wholegrain oats\u003c\/b\u003e blended with wheat flour and syrups, providing a mixture of fast-acting sugars and slow-release carbohydrates. This keeps energy levels steady during high-exertion activities like hiking, backpacking, or survival tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSurvival Utility and Collectability\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSealed in durable, \u003cb\u003elightproof gold laminate foil\u003c\/b\u003e, the block is protected from water, dirt, and light degradation in the field. These unissued surplus blocks carry a printed best-before date of June 2024. While still structurally intact and highly stable, they are sold primarily as \u003cb\u003egenuine collectables\u003c\/b\u003e for ration displays, reenactments, or emergency preparedness mock-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete your British military ration display or stock your survival kit with these genuine unissued oatmeal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BCB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485621633409,"sku":"SKU7468G1","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/7468-25gBritishArmyOatmealBlock-2a.jpg?v=1777471701","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/british-army-25gm-oatmeal-block-packs-single","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}