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World War Mess Kit Candy - World Wars I and II rations

World War Mess Kit Candy - World Wars I and II rations

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Experience the flavors and textures of the two world wars, from Peanut Chews, among the first candies eaten by WWI soldiers, to edible coffee– 12 samples in all. Most surprising was the purpose these candies served, as described on a keepsake card with the story of each selection on the back and with a period image on the front. A salute to the men and women who served and the candies that went with them!  Exclusive to True Treats.

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Size: 12 different samples in a 5 15/16" x 1" x 7 3/4" box

Sour Balls(Sugar, Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Artificial Flavors, Artificial Colors: FD&C Red #40, Yellow #5 and #6, Blue #1), coloring), Charms (Sugar, corn syrup, citric acid, artificial flavors, artificial colors (including FD&C Red 40, FD&C Blue 1), and turmeric coloring. Milk and soy may be present) Malted Milk Balls( Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor (Processed with Alkali), Milk, Nonfat Milk, Butterfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Whey Powder, Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate, Malted Barley, Wheat, Wheat Gluten, Sodium Bicarbonate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Water, Gum Arabic, Confectioners Glaze, Modified Tapioca Starch, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Malt Extract, Cocoa Mass, Mono and Diglycerides), Chewing Gum ( Dextrose,Corn Syrup(Glucose),Gum Base,Sugar,High Fructose Corn Syrup,Corn Starch,Artificial Flavor,Artificial Colors(FD&C Red 3,Red 40 Lake),BHT(To Maintain Freshness), Candy Bar(Corn Syrup , Sugar , Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil , Palm Kernel Oil , Palm Oil , Soybean Oil , Cottonseed Oil , Nonfat Dry Milk , Cocoa , Lactose , Milk Protein Concentrate , Egg Albumen , Artificial Flavor , Soya Lecithin , Soya Protein , Salt), Tootsie Rolls(Sugar, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Condensed Skim Milk, Cocoa, Whey, Soy Lecithin, Artificial and Natural Flavors), Licorice Pastels(Sugar, Wheat, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Food Starch [Corn], Water, Glycerine, Licorice Extract, Palm Oil, Salt, Soy Mono- and Diglyceride, Anise, Potassium Sorbate, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 3, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide, Artificial Flavor, Tapioca Dextrin, Carnauba Wax, Confectioners Glaze), Bridge Mix (Pure Milk Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk, Cocoa Mass, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla, Confectioner\'s Glaze, Gum Arabic, Chocolate Liquor (processed with Alkali), Raisins (less than 1% Sunflower Oil), Dry Roasted Peanuts, Whole Dry Roasted Almonds), Sugar Cubes(Pure cane Sugar, Lifesavers (Stearic Acid, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Artificial Flavor Sorbitol)

 

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How Candy Fueled Soldiers in the World Wars: A Look at World War Candy Rations, 1900s Candy Gift, and the Candy Timeline Box

World War Candy Rations: A Sweet History of 1900s Candy Gift and Candy Timeline Box While the military was fighting in World War I and World War II, sugars and sweets were with them… but not for the reasons most people think. Enjoy this historic candy collection of world war candy rations spanning the two great wars of the 20th century. Candies sent by family, provided by the government, purchased from traders, and foraged or found. This 1900s c...
World War Candy Rations: A Sweet History of 1900s Candy Gift and Candy Timeline Box While the military was fighting in World War I and World War II, sugars and sweets were with them… but not for the reasons most people think. Enjoy this historic candy collection of world war candy rations spanning the two great wars of the 20th century. Candies sent by family, provided by the government, purchased from traders, and foraged or found. This 1900s candy gift offers a glimpse into the sweet side of history, showcasing the treats that brought comfort to soldiers far from home. The entire collection is part of the candy timeline box, allowing you to taste history while exploring the evolution of sweets enjoyed during these tumultuous times. Hard Candies – Literally a Lifesaver! The government sent tons of sour balls and Charms hard candies to troops which helped quench their thirst and stave off hunger. Malted milk balls – sent in tablets without their now familiar chocolate coating – were considered nourishing. Chewing gum served numerous purposes – it cleaned the teeth, protected against thirst, and helped relieve stress and boredom. Sugar, Dried Fruit… and Bugs?! Dried fruit was durable, available, and rich in vitamin C. Cranberries were especially a favorite. Bugs, appeared in much of the food over time, whether on purpose as in some local diets or accidentally. Sugar, used as a medicine, preservative, fermenting agent, and ingredient the military literally needed to survive. Chocolate is a Fighting Food! Candy bars, considered nutritious and a source of fast energy, hit the market in 1912 and were added to the first rations in World War I. Tootsie Rolls also provided fast energy, and were a code word for ammunition. Favorites also came in packages from home, such as licorice pastels and chocolate covered almonds, raisins, and peanuts – also known as bridge mix.

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