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Yes, fruit was rationed. During ww2, because the German submarines kept bombing the English trade ships, fruit overboard became quite scarse. Fruit like Oranges and apples were plentiful though because people were encouraged to grow their own fruit + veg in the 'Dig for Victory.'

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What 5 foods were not rationed?

Water was not rationed. Potatoes were not rationed because they were plentiful in the USA but in England they were rationed. Depending on which country or area where you lived pork meats were not rationed. Things like salt. baking soda, spices, vanilla, baking powder were not on the ration lists. Some medicines were not rationed but antibiotics and medicines needed in the war front were rationed amongst the medical facilities. In the USA some vegetables and fruit did not need to be rationed but the people were encouraged to grow victory gardens so the vegetables and fruits used in the military forces' rations and kitchens could be plentiful. In England they had rationing for ten years and it was for an extensive list of things. Cars were not rationed because they discontinued building cars in both countries. The gasoline was rationed as well as tires. Blackout Drapery and Curtains were not rationed. Sand bags were not rationed. Things like dishes, photos, stationary, etc were not rationed.


What were four items that were rationed during world war 2?

gasoline, sugar, eggs, meat. As the war went on more and more things were rationed


What did people eat in England in 1944?

All foods were rationed in 1944 except for home grown fruit and vegetables so it was difficult to obtain most foodstuffs.


What did evacuees have in their lunch boxes?

the evacuees had rationed ham or spam sandwich (spam you can buy from a supermarket or a local conor shop) they had a piece of fruit like a apple,banana,orange and other fruit to but not kiwi fruit. they also had boiled sweets so like pear drops and cough candes.


Why was soap rationed during World War 2?

Yes it was. Almost everything was rationed!

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What was the most rationed product?

bananas and other various fruit.


Why was jam rationed in world war 2?

Shortage of sugar and fruit.


What 5 foods were not rationed?

Water was not rationed. Potatoes were not rationed because they were plentiful in the USA but in England they were rationed. Depending on which country or area where you lived pork meats were not rationed. Things like salt. baking soda, spices, vanilla, baking powder were not on the ration lists. Some medicines were not rationed but antibiotics and medicines needed in the war front were rationed amongst the medical facilities. In the USA some vegetables and fruit did not need to be rationed but the people were encouraged to grow victory gardens so the vegetables and fruits used in the military forces' rations and kitchens could be plentiful. In England they had rationing for ten years and it was for an extensive list of things. Cars were not rationed because they discontinued building cars in both countries. The gasoline was rationed as well as tires. Blackout Drapery and Curtains were not rationed. Sand bags were not rationed. Things like dishes, photos, stationary, etc were not rationed.


Food in World War 2?

Food was rationed because the Germans bombed are supply boats so we didn't have enough food. To share the food equally food was rationed. Not all food were but foreign food. Clothes were also rationed.


Was fish rationed during world war2?

Everything was rationed in World War II according to a relative of mine who lived through it. Because all the men had to go to war there was a shortage of everything, plus food supplies couldn't get into the ports by sea.


What 4 food that were rationed in world war 2?

Sugar, coffee, eggs, milk, bread, meat, some vegetables and fruit, and flour.


What were four items that were rationed during world war 2?

gasoline, sugar, eggs, meat. As the war went on more and more things were rationed


What did people eat in England in 1944?

All foods were rationed in 1944 except for home grown fruit and vegetables so it was difficult to obtain most foodstuffs.


What two things were rationed?

Cigarettes and meat were the main rationed items


What is a Sentence using the word rationed?

During World War II many products were rationed, including butter and sugar,Caught in a snowstorm when the car broke down, the family rationed the little food they had with them.


Who was rationed in the World War 2?

Many of the countries who fought in ww2 were rationed. Food and gasoline were two main items that were rationed in ww2.


What did evacuees have in their lunch boxes?

the evacuees had rationed ham or spam sandwich (spam you can buy from a supermarket or a local conor shop) they had a piece of fruit like a apple,banana,orange and other fruit to but not kiwi fruit. they also had boiled sweets so like pear drops and cough candes.