2016 Chinese PLA Navy Self Heating MRE Review JT-07 Survival Ration & Tasting Taikonaught Space Food

A true shelf stable food journey. Starting with a 2008 JT-07 Life Saving Food.
Then to 2004 boxed for dignitaries at a convention (from the 2003 Shenzhou 5 Flight) - Taikonaught Space Food. I bought this from a guy who was also selling US NASA Space Food, but all those lots went for thousands of dollars. This was only $450 - American collectors weren't interested. It was the only item I won in like 20 lots. The rest went for much more. Yang Liwei ate this food on his flight. (I think I mis-pronounce his name as "Ling-way" in this review, filmed 4 1/2 years ago. -My apologies for the mispronunciation.) If anyone has any other variants of this flight mission's food, please contact me. I want to document as much shelf stable food from China as possible. Those moon cakes were fascinating and had an excellent shelf life. I've seen one photo of a Taikonaught eating those same exact cakes. Do they still produce them? The glycerin coating and lack of any oxidation or degradation to the flavor in a period of 16 years was impressive. Along with the texture and flavor.

Then to the third shelf stable food item - a 2019 Type 03 PLA Pilot Survival Ration. A fascinating compressed food blend that is sure to inspire some great and imaginative conversation.

And finally to the 2016 PLA Navy Self Heating Meal - what a terrific ration. With unique nutrition and food that makes these Chinese rations so truly fascinating.

2008 JT-07 Life Saving Food
0:00 - 06:49
2004 Shenzhou 5 Space Food
06:50 - 18:04
2019 Type 03 Pilot Survival Ration
18:07 - 21:23
2016 PLA Navy Self Heating Meal
21:24 - 32:49

I'm super happy to have figured out what to do with these 4 unreleased reviews. I could have done 2 or 3 videos - but decided to have these all together here for your viewing ease.

For correspondence, or to send a Military Ration for review, my exact mailing information is:
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3616 Harden Blvd
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Lakeland, FL 33803

[bottwaandcalover]

He's not using a translator. Once again, as legend has stated, Steve proves that he can read any language ever created as long as it's on a military ration.

[critterjon]

Hearing Steve say “ I’m not gonna eat that” sends a chill up my spine

[duncanluciak]

"That's definitely... I'm not going to eat any of that!"
You boldly go where we dare not.

[hardcoreweeb]

Chinese here, to be fair that "space food" Steve got here is more of a tourist trap souvenir sold at some space museum in China, the American counterpart would be those "space ice cream sandwich" sold at some NASA museum. Because there is no way they would be eating canned food with that much liquid in a weightless condition. But its still pretty impressive Steve actually could get his hand on those stuff.

[Jake-]

Hey Steve, it's your brother here.
Just letting you know that I appreciate your videos.

[chromelemon]

“Woah, Chinese Space Pineapple!” is not an exclamation I’d ever think I’d hear but here we are.

[sirbillius]

“A gusset so it can stand up on its own. You always need that. Especially in outer space!”
I love the sarcasm.

[hablo_pony]

Once Steve finishes building his resistance to whatever biohazards are inside PLA rations, he’ll truly be unstoppable.

[Wilksey]

For years watching Steve get it out on a tray never gets old lol

[harrythebait]

I once saw the Shenzhou space food being sold at an Space exhibition in China. I was 7 at the time and wanted to try the food, but it was too expensive. Glad to finally see it in action, thank you Steve.

[PTSDiy]

I cannot even fathom the level of gastronomical bravery this man has.

[Henry_TownshendSH]

"Looks like it comes with a tray"
"Okay lets get this out onto a tray"
*puts tray on tray*

[jukeboxsystem]

Someone on ask Reddit asked what people’s comfort YouTuber was. And the amount of people who said you was incredible

[indecisivespud]

Hi Steve, I'm here to say thanks, I've been having issues eating, and your extremely positive videos have helped me eat. I appreciate you deeply.

[ThommyofThenn]

"Persevere to the end, rescue will come." Is exactly the sort of positive affirmation that can make my day

[levicuen]

Thanks for being a stand up guy Steve.

[InconspicuousStranger]

“Persevere to the end. Rescue will come.”

That’s beautiful

[keps_ksk]

PLA Ration: *How many times do we have to teach you this lesson old man?*

[kevintang]

5:18
That snack is flavored with Crataegus pinnatifida, aka Chinese hawthorn berry. It's a pretty popular desert made from jelly of that berry, flour, and a lot of sugar

[christiantamminen]

I am amazed that you obtain what should be museum quality items and then... eat them! 😄You Sir are fearless! Love the videos. The fact that so many of these rations, that you explore, even though they are 20, 30, or over 40 years old, are safely edible. And that is a preppers delight! :)