UPDATE April 10, 2021 - I just received my latest order (back ordered from March). All the packets have production dates from late 2020 - days 222, 287, 328. So, the breads I received are about 4-6 months old at the time I received them. They will be stored in a room where the temperature is no higher than the low 70s. These should be good for several years in my opinion. UPDATE March 2021 - According to the description, this latest version does not contain the multi grain bread included in the original package I bought last year. I would like to have seen them keep it as part of the combo. However, I have noticed that the items included can vary from time to time in their other food packages. I assume they package whatever items are available. ORIGINAL - I have eaten only the multi-grain bread so far, so I can't speak to the other three types in the package. But I found the bread to be more than acceptable to me. Of course, I don't consider myself a picky eater, having eaten C-rations and mess-hall meals in the past. The "bread" is more like a biscuit in texture than a regular slice of loaf bread. That has to do with being able to last for years. It is shaped like a small bread slice. The breads come from the Sterling Company, the same firm that supplies bread, and other baked goods, for military MREs. Read more