Was Cocoa Powder Rationed in Ww2?
The World War Ii K Ration Issued in Temperate Climates Sometimes Included a Bar of Hershey's Commercial-Formula Sweet Chocolate. .. . Emergency Ration...
The World War II K ration issued in temperate climates sometimes included a bar of Hershey's commercial-formula sweet chocolate. ... Emergency ration chocolate bars were made to be high in energy value, easy to carry, and able to withstand high temperatures.
Was chocolate rationed in ww2?
Rationing came into force on 8 January 1940, a few months after the start of World War II. ... Rationing of sweets and chocolate began on 26 July 1942. The process of de-rationing began in 1948, but made slow progress until 1953.
Why did ww2 soldiers carry chocolate?
Chocolate rations served two purposes: as a morale boost, and as a high-energy, pocket-sized emergency ration. Military chocolate rations are often made in special lots to military specifications for weight, size, and endurance. The majority of chocolate issued to military personnel is produced by the Hershey Company.
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