Back Country Cuisine freeze-dried meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activities. They provide a careful balance of carbohydrates and sugars for instant energy, protein to replenish exhausted muscles and oils and fat to provide an energy store (oils and fats are kept within the recommended maximum of 30% of total energy).
The Back Country Instant Mashed Potato 5 Serve features:
- 5x 172g serves:Ā 160g packet weight + 700mL water
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558kj / 134 caloriesĀ per serve
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2.6g proteinĀ per serve
- 3 year shelf life
- No added MSG.
Back Country Cuisine uses theirĀ Freeze Dri processĀ to make delicious meals thatĀ can be prepared in their packet within 10 minutesĀ once adding boiling water.Ā Freeze dryingĀ retains food's natural vitaminsĀ because of the low temperatures used in processing.
In the freeze drying process, crystals of frozen ice in the food are sublimed (evaporated) to water vapour in a vacuum chamber. The result is a completely dry product that does not shrink during the drying process. When prepared for eating, the water quickly gets into the pores left by the ice crystals to give a juicy, tender food product.Ā After packing, the food is heat-sealed in foil pouches from which all the air has been removed and replaced with nitrogen gas. This keeps the food safe and flavoursome for at least three years without the need for preservatives.
