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15 Surprising Foods Eaten By Historic Armies

12. Pickled Eggs

12. Pickled Eggs
A jar of traditional pickled eggs, a classic British bar snack, preserved in malt vinegar. | Photo by taha balta on Pexels

Pickled eggs, hard-boiled eggs soaked in vinegar and spices, were a portable, long-lasting snack for some European armies, notably British forces. Pickling preserved eggs for weeks without refrigeration and provided protein and energy during campaigns. (wpcdn.web.wsu.edu)

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