WW2 Ministry of Food ‘Pure Dried Eggs’ tin.

An empty, original, wartime tin complete with its lid. The printing has been applied directly to the tin. The ‘spidering’ on the tin is common to tins made under changed wartime tinplate restrictions.

On the reverse of the tin is states, “THIS CAN CONTAINS 12 EGGS IN POWDER FORM. THIS CAN MUST BE KEPT IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM ANYTHING HAVING A STRONG SMELL. The powder settles after packing and the can may not therefore be completely full when opened. Imported produce specially packed for the Ministry of Food. DIRECTIONS FOR MIXING. 1 level tablespoon dried egg with 2 tablespoons water equals 1 egg. Put the dried egg into a clean bowl add the water and mix until smooth. Workout lumps with a spoon against the side of the bowl. Whip slightly with a fork or a whisk. Dried eggs can be used in all cooked recipes which normally require fresh eggs. This egg when mixed will keep only as long as fresh beaten egg.”

Price 1/9. The tin appears to be dated 1941 on the bottom.

“THIS CAN IS STEEL – SAVE FOR SALVAGE.”