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The Ministry of Defense 's Emergency Food Ration tins and the Imperial Army’s Military Combat Ration tins in Japan both contain Konpeito candies, in addition to hard tack bread/biscuits and other food items. While the candies aid in the calorie content necessary for activities, it also helps promote the creation of saliva to make it easier to eat the dry bread.

According to the Ministry of Defense 's specifications, "Each white

emergency ration bag will contain 150g of small dry bread, with 8 whites, 3 reds, 2 yellows, 2 greens as standard, amounting to  15g or more to be put in the bag.” It is thought that providing the colorful and enjoyable Konpeito, will also reduce the stress that would be experienced at times during a disaster.

Konpeito is often used for celebrations such as marriage and childbirth, in elaborate candy boxes called bonbonniere. It is given as a gift for prayers at shrines and temples. The practice of giving bonbonniere dates back to the commemoration ceremony of the Meiji Constitution in 1889 and has since been thought to be a symbol of good luck. The Japanese Imperial Family has used this gift as the official ‘Welcome’ gift continuously for over 130 years.