1. I purchased one of these ration packs a few months ago because I always wanted to know what the famous Kendall Mint Cake was--it is just a firm, powdered-sugar (possibly boiled a bit), white candy with mint flavoring added. I also was wondering if their chocolate was like the Tropical Chocolate that Hersey made in the 40s--not that I have ever seen or tasted it to compare. The chocolate was a bit coarse as I remember and I did not try a melt test to see if it easily melted or not. I will stick with Tootsie Roll Midges if I want to add chocolate to a kit. The whistle was OK and I already have too many button compasses. Overall, I would not purchase another.
2. I had never heard of True Lemon Crystals. I searched the net and found free samples here: http://www.truelemon.com/superfan_Milito.html (scroll down--on right hand side)