Nutrition

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Beef Teryaki: Size: 2 Serve Weight:  175 g Preparation: Add 440 mils of water Ingredients: Sauce [sugar, modified starch (1442), maltodextrin, hydrolysed vegetable protein, ginger, dehydrated vegetables, flavouring, spices], Beef [beef, salt, soy protein, stabilizer (450, 451), hydrolysed vegetable protein],   rice, canola oil, green beans, onion, red pepper Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 2 Serving size 308 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1580 Kj 514 Kj 18%       379 Cal 123 Cal       Protein   18.0 g 5.9 g 36%     Fat - total   14.1 g 4.6 g 20%           -saturated 4.4 g 1.4 g 18%     Carbohydrate - total 45.4 g 14.8 g 15%                         -sugars 13.9 g 4.5 g 22%     Dietary Fibre 2.5 g 0.8 g 8%     Sodium   1189 mg 386.8 mg 52%     Potassium   327 mg 106.4 mg 16%     Calcium   34 mg 11.0 mg 4%     Iron   2 mg 0.8 mg 33%     Zinc   4 mg 1.4 mg 35%     Vitamin C   57 mg 18.7 mg 144%     Thiamin   0.1 mg 0.0 mg 14%                   Item Number 407     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the low temperatures used in processing. Along with naturally occuring minerals and the addition of... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Lamb Fettuccine: Size: 2 Serve Weight:  175 g Preparation: Add 400 mils of water Ingredients: Fettucine   [durum flour], lamb [lamb, salt, soy protein, brown sugar, stabilizer (450,451), herbs and spices], Sauce [Maltodextrin,   modified corn starch, maize starch, flavour (milk, wheat), cream powder, vegetable powder, sugar, garlic, acidulant (330), herbs and spices], canola oil, red pepper, onion, courgettes, broccoli Allergens: Gluten, cereal, milk, soy Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 2 Serving size 288 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1677 Kj 583 Kj 19%       400 Cal 139 Cal       Protein   18.2 g 6.3 g 36%     Fat - total   16.7 g 5.8 g 24%           -saturated 6.2 g 2.2 g 26%     Carbohydrate - total 45.5 g 15.8 g 15%                         -sugars 9.2 g 3.2 g 15%     Dietary Fibre 2.7 g 0.9 g 9%     Sodium   358 mg 124.4 mg 16%     Potassium   468 mg 162.7 mg 23%     Calcium   34 mg 11.8 mg 4%     Iron   2 mg 0.7 mg 28%     Zinc   3 mg 1.0 mg 24%     Vitamin C   63 mg 21.8 mg 157%     Thiamin   0.2 mg 0.1 mg 23%                   Item Number 411     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB      About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the ... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Lamb Fettuccine: Size: 1 Serve Weight:  90 g Preparation: Add 200 mils of water Ingredients: Fettucine   [durum flour], lamb [lamb, salt, soy protein, brown sugar, stabilizer (450,451), herbs and spices], Sauce [Maltodextrin,   modified corn starch, maize starch, flavour (milk, wheat), cream powder, vegetable powder, sugar, garlic, acidulant (330), herbs and spices], canola oil, red pepper, onion, courgettes, broccoli Allergens: Gluten, cereal, milk, soy Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 1 Serving size 290 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1721 Kj 594 Kj 20%       411 Cal 142 Cal       Protein   18.7 g 6.5 g 37%     Fat - total   17.2 g 5.9 g 25%           -saturated 6.4 g 2.2 g 27%     Carbohydrate - total 46.6 g 16.1 g 15%                         -sugars 9.5 g 3.3 g 15%     Dietary Fibre 2.9 g 1.0 g 10%     Sodium   368 mg 126.8 mg 16%     Potassium   488 mg 168.3 mg 24%     Calcium   36 mg 12.5 mg 5%     Iron   2 mg 0.7 mg 29%     Zinc   3 mg 1.0 mg 24%     Vitamin C   66 mg 22.6 mg 164%     Thiamin   0.2 mg 0.1 mg 24%                   Item Number 410     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of t... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Spaghetti Bolognaise: Size: 1 Serve Weight:  90 g Ingredients: Noodles [flour, vegetable oil, salt, acidity regulator, emulsifier], beef mince, sauce [dehydrated vegetables, modified starch (1442), maltodextrin, flavouring, hydrolysed vegetable protein (soy), sugar, herbs, spices], onion, red pepper, tomato.. Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 1 Serving size 340 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1729 Kj 509 Kj 20%       412 Cal 121 Cal       Protein   21.0 g 6.2 g 42%     Fat - total   16.8 g 4.9 g 24%           -saturated 8.1 g 2.4 g 34%     Carbohydrate - total 44.3 g 13.0 g 14%                         -sugars 9.7 g 2.9 g 16%     Dietary Fibre 2.6 g 0.8 g 9%     Sodium   909 mg 267.4 mg 40%     Potassium   674 mg 198.2 mg 34%     Calcium   41 mg 11.9 mg 5%     Iron   3 mg 0.8 mg 39%     Zinc   4 mg 1.1 mg 30%     Vitamin C   66 mg 19.3 mg 164%     Thiamin   0.3 mg 0.1 mg 36%                   Item Number 518     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the low temperatures used in processing. Along with naturally occuring minerals and the addition of salt, the meals provide vitamins and minerals necessar... » read more

Satisfying beef bacon, scrambled egg and beans in tomato sauce with hash brown potato. Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients.   Size: 1 Serve Weight:  90 g Preparation: Add 250 mils of water Ingredients: Hash brown potato, haricot beans ,beef bacon [beef, salt, soy protein, stabilizer (450,451), sodium nitrate (250), smoke flavour] egg omlette 15%[egg, cheese powder, whole milk, salt], sauce [modified starch, tomato powder, maltodextrin, onion powder, sugar, hydrolised vegetable protein (maize), flavour, herbs, garlic powder, green bell pepper, black pepper], whole milk powder, sugar, salt, canola oil. Allergens: gluten cereal, soy, sulfite Nutritional Information: Serves per pack 1 Serving size 340 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1702 Kj 501 Kj 20%       408 Cal 120 Cal       Protein   19.9 g 5.8 g 40%     Fat - total   20.3 g 6.0 g 29%           -saturated 7.5 g 2.2 g 31%     Carbohydrate - total 36.9 g 10.9 g 12%                         -sugars 5.6 g 1.6 g 9%     Dietary Fibre 5.3 g 1.6 g 18%     Sodium   912 mg 268.2 mg 40%     Potassium   968 mg 284.6 mg 48%     Calcium   170 mg 50.1 mg 21%     Iron   5 mg 1.4 mg 67%     Zinc   2 mg 0.7 mg 21%     Vitamin C   15 mg 4.3 mg 36%     Thiamin   0.5 mg 0.1 mg 61%                   Item Number 506     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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 withi... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Chicken Tikka Masala: Size: 1 Serve Weight:  90 g Preparation: Add 200 mils of water Ingredients: Rice, sauce [Milk protein, modified starch (1442), sugar, maltodextrin, hydrolysed vegetable protein, yeast extract, pices, flavouring, colour (150d, 122) ], chicken [chicken, soy protein, salt, stabilizer (450,451), herbs and spices, acetic acid, colour (163,122,129)], canola oil, almond slivers, onion, green pepper. Allergens: nuts, milk, soy Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 1 Serving size 290 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1747 Kj 602 Kj 20%       420 Cal 145 Cal       Protein   20.8 g 7.2 g 42%     Fat - total   17.1 g 5.9 g 24%           -saturated 3.3 g 1.1 g 14%     Carbohydrate - total 45.9 g 15.8 g 15%                         -sugars 11.7 g 4.0 g 19%     Dietary Fibre 2.1 g 0.7 g 7%     Sodium   533 mg 183.8 mg 23%     Potassium   435 mg 149.9 mg 22%     Calcium   174 mg 59.9 mg 22%     Iron   1 mg 0.4 mg 17%     Zinc   3 mg 1.1 mg 27%     Vitamin C   33 mg 11.4 mg 83%     Thiamin   0.1 mg 0.0 mg 12%                   Item Number 516     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB      About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the low temperatures ... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Beef Teryaki: Size: 1 Serve Weight:  90 g Preparation: Add 220 mils of water Ingredients: Sauce [sugar, modified starch (1442), maltodextrin, hydrolysed vegetable protein, ginger, dehydrated vegetables, flavouring, spices], Beef [beef, salt, soy protein, stabilizer (450, 451), hydrolysed vegetable protein],   rice, canola oil, green beans, onion, red pepper Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 1 Serving size 310 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1628 Kj 525 Kj 19%       390 Cal 126 Cal       Protein   18.7 g 6.0 g 37%     Fat - total   14.6 g 4.7 g 21%           -saturated 4.5 g 1.5 g 19%     Carbohydrate - total 46.6 g 15.0 g 15%                         -sugars 14.3 g 4.6 g 23%     Dietary Fibre 2.6 g 0.8 g 9%     Sodium   1236 mg 398.7 mg 54%     Potassium   335 mg 107.9 mg 17%     Calcium   34 mg 11.0 mg 4%     Iron   2 mg 0.8 mg 34%     Zinc   4 mg 1.4 mg 36%     Vitamin C   57 mg 18.5 mg 144%     Thiamin   0.1 mg 0.0 mg 14%                   Item Number 406     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the low temperatures used in processing. Along with naturally occuring minerals and the addition of s... » read more

Satisfying beef bacon, scrambled egg and beans in tomato sauce with hash brown potato. Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Cooked Breakfast:   Size: 2 Serve Weight:  175 g Preparation: Add 460 mils of water Ingredients: Hash brown potato, haricot beans ,beef bacon [beef, salt, soy protein, stabilizer (450,451), sodium nitrate (250), smoke flavour] egg omlette 15%[egg, cheese powder, whole milk, salt], sauce [modified starch, tomato powder, maltodextrin, onion powder, sugar, hydrolised vegetable protein (maize), flavour, herbs, garlic powder, green bell pepper, black pepper], whole milk powder, sugar, salt, canola oil. Allergens: gluten cereal, soy, sulfite Nutritional Information: Serves per pack 2 Serving size 318 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1654 Kj 521 Kj 19%       396 Cal 125 Cal       Protein   19.2 g 6.1 g 38%     Fat - total   19.7 g 6.2 g 28%           -saturated 7.2 g 2.3 g 30%     Carbohydrate - total 36.0 g 11.3 g 12%                         -sugars 5.4 g 1.7 g 9%     Dietary Fibre 5.1 g 1.6 g 17%     Sodium   904 mg 284.7 mg 39%     Potassium   927 mg 291.9 mg 46%     Calcium   165 mg 51.9 mg 21%     Iron   5 mg 1.4 mg 65%     Zinc   2 mg 0.8 mg 20%     Vitamin C   14 mg 4.4 mg 35%     Thiamin   0.5 mg 0.1 mg 59%                   Item Number 507     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Backcountry Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Beef and Pasta Hotpot: Size: 2 Serve Weight:  175 g Ingredients: Beef   [beef, salt, soy protein, stabilizer (450,451), hydrolysed vegetable protein], pasta spirals   [durum flour], sauce [modified starch, maltodextrin, sugar, flavour(gluten, soy), salt, yeast extract, colour (150), flavour, spices, spice extracts)], peas, corn, carrots, canola oil. Nutritional Information: Serves per pack 2 Serving size 308 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1628 Kj 529 Kj 19%       389 Cal 127 Cal       Protein   19.9 g 6.5 g 40%     Fat - total   15.1 g 4.9 g 22%           -saturated 4.7 g 1.5 g 19%     Carbohydrate - total 43.7 g 14.2 g 14%                         -sugars 7.8 g 2.5 g 13%     Dietary Fibre 4.1 g 1.3 g 14%     Sodium   695 mg 225.9 mg 30%     Potassium   454 mg 147.5 mg 23%     Calcium   29 mg 9.4 mg 4%     Iron   3 mg 0.9 mg 40%     Zinc   4 mg 1.3 mg 32%     Vitamin C   9 mg 2.8 mg 22%     Thiamin   0.2 mg 0.1 mg 31%                   Item Number 403     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the low temperatures used in processing. Along with naturally occuring minerals and the addition of salt, the meals provide vitamins and miner... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Chicken Tikka Masala: Size: 2 Serve Weight:  175 g Preparation: Add 400 mils of water Ingredients: Rice, sauce [Milk protein, modified starch (1442), sugar, maltodextrin, hydrolysed vegetable protein, yeast extract, pices, flavouring, colour (150d, 122) ], chicken [chicken, soy protein, salt, stabilizer (450,451), herbs and spices, acetic acid, colour (163,122,129)], canola oil, almond slivers, onion, green pepper. Allergens: nuts, milk, soy Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 2 Serving size 288 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1700 Kj 591 Kj 20%       408 Cal 142 Cal       Protein   20.2 g 7.0 g 40%     Fat - total   16.8 g 5.8 g 24%           -saturated 3.2 g 1.1 g 13%     Carbohydrate - total 44.5 g 15.5 g 14%                         -sugars 11.3 g 3.9 g 18%     Dietary Fibre 2.1 g 0.7 g 7%     Sodium   519 mg 180.6 mg 23%     Potassium   424 mg 147.4 mg 21%     Calcium   167 mg 58.2 mg 21%     Iron   1 mg 0.4 mg 17%     Zinc   3 mg 1.1 mg 27%     Vitamin C   33 mg 11.5 mg 83%     Thiamin   0.1 mg 0.0 mg 12%                   Item Number 517     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the low temperat... » read more

Tender chicken slices, vegetables and stuffing smothered in gravy and served with mashed potato. Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Roast Chicken: Size: 1 Serve Weight:  90 g Preparation: Add 260 mils of water Ingredients: Potato (Potato (contains emulsifier (471), stabiliser (450), preservative (sulfite 223), antioxidants (304, 320)), canola oil, whole milk powder, sugar, salt, chives), chicken [chicken, soy protein, salt, stabilizer (450, 451)],   sauce [maltodextrin, modified starch (1442), potato starch, yeats extract, rice flour, salt, hydrolysed vegetable protein, dehydrated vegetables, sugar, colour(150d), acid(330)], stuffing (breadcrumbs,   egg, milk, onion, herbs, salt), peas, corn. Allergens: gluten cereal, milk, egg, soy, sulfite Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 1 Serving size 350 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1592 Kj 455 Kj 18%       381 Cal 109 Cal       Protein   17.7 g 5.1 g 35%     Fat - total   15.1 g 4.3 g 22%           -saturated 3.8 g 1.1 g 16%     Carbohydrate - total 43.3 g 12.4 g 14%                         -sugars 7.9 g 2.2 g 13%     Dietary Fibre 3.4 g 1.0 g 11%     Sodium   1133 mg 323.7 mg 49%     Potassium   582 mg 166.3 mg 29%     Calcium   69 mg 19.8 mg 9%     Iron   2 mg 0.6 mg 30%     Zinc   2 mg 0.7 mg 19%     Vitamin C   16 mg 4.5 mg 39%     Thiamin   0.5 mg 0.1 mg 64%                   Item Number 803     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB        About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is a careful balance of carbohydrates and... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Backcountry Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Beef and Pasta Hotpot: Size: Single Serve Weight: 90g Ingredients: Beef   [beef, salt, soy protein, stabilizer (450,451), hydrolysed vegetable protein], pasta spirals   [durum flour], sauce [modified starch, maltodextrin, sugar, flavour(gluten, soy), salt, yeast extract, colour (150), flavour, spices, spice extracts)], peas, corn, carrots, canola oil. Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 1 Serving size 340 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1674 Kj 492 Kj 19%       400 Cal 118 Cal       Protein   20.3 g 6.0 g 41%     Fat - total   15.4 g 4.5 g 22%           -saturated 4.8 g 1.4 g 20%     Carbohydrate - total 45.3 g 13.3 g 15%                         -sugars 7.9 g 2.3 g 13%     Dietary Fibre 4.1 g 1.2 g 14%     Sodium   721 mg 212.0 mg 31%     Potassium   458 mg 134.8 mg 23%     Calcium   29 mg 8.6 mg 4%     Iron   3 mg 0.8 mg 40%     Zinc   4 mg 1.2 mg 33%     Vitamin C   9 mg 2.6 mg 22%     Thiamin   0.2 mg 0.1 mg 31%                   Item Number 402     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB      About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the low temperatures used in processing. Along with naturally occuring minerals and the addition of salt, the meals provide vitamins and min... » read more

Tender chicken slices, vegetables and stuffing smothered in gravy and served with mashed potato. Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Roast Chicken: Size: 2 Serve Weight:  175 g Preparation: Add 480 mils of water Ingredients: Potato (Potato (contains emulsifier (471), stabiliser (450), preservative (sulfite 223), antioxidants (304, 320)), canola oil, whole milk powder, sugar, salt, chives), chicken [chicken, soy protein, salt, stabilizer (450, 451)],   sauce [maltodextrin, modified starch (1442), potato starch, yeats extract, rice flour, salt, hydrolysed vegetable protein, dehydrated vegetables, sugar, colour(150d), acid(330)], stuffing (breadcrumbs,   egg, milk, onion, herbs, salt), peas, corn. Allergens: gluten cereal, milk, egg, soy, sulfite Nutritional Information: Serves per pack 2 Serving size 328 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1549 Kj 473 Kj 18%       370 Cal 113 Cal       Protein   17.2 g 5.2 g 34%     Fat - total   14.7 g 4.5 g 21%           -saturated 3.7 g 1.1 g 15%     Carbohydrate - total 42.2 g 12.9 g 14%                         -sugars 7.5 g 2.3 g 12%     Dietary Fibre 3.2 g 1.0 g 11%     Sodium   1114 mg 340.2 mg 48%     Potassium   561 mg 171.2 mg 28%     Calcium   67 mg 20.6 mg 8%     Iron   2 mg 0.6 mg 29%     Zinc   2 mg 0.7 mg 19%     Vitamin C   15 mg 4.5 mg 37%     Thiamin   0.5 mg 0.2 mg 63%                   Item Number 804     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB      About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is a careful balance of carbohydrates and sugars for instant energy, pr... » read more

Meal preparation doesn’t get any easier than this. Just add hot water or cook gently. Dine in style with Roast Lamb and Vegetables, Beef Teriyaki or Spaghetti Bolognaise, to name just a few. Back country Cuisine Food is great for long trips or lightweight adventures. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Fast nourishing food for adventurers or easy cooking for campers! Manufactured in premises that process gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, tree nuts, sesame and sulfite products. An allergen management programme is implemented to store allergen products separately and ensure thorough cleaning between product lines. No added MSG (mono sodium glutamate E621), but glutamate products may be present from other processed ingredients. Spaghetti Bolognaise: Size: 2 Serve Weight:  175 g Ingredients: Noodles [flour, vegetable oil, salt, acidity regulator, emulsifier], beef mince, sauce [dehydrated vegetables, modified starch (1442), maltodextrin, flavouring, hydrolysed vegetable protein (soy), sugar, herbs, spices], onion, red pepper, tomato.. Nutritional Information: Nutrition Information     Serves per pack 2 Serving size 338 gm       per serve Per 100gm % Recommended Daily intake     Energy   1684 Kj 499 Kj 19%       401 Cal 119 Cal       Protein   20.2 g 6.0 g 40%     Fat - total   16.4 g 4.9 g 23%           -saturated 8.0 g 2.4 g 33%     Carbohydrate - total 43.3 g 12.8 g 14%                         -sugars 9.0 g 2.7 g 14%     Dietary Fibre 2.5 g 0.7 g 8%     Sodium   880 mg 260.8 mg 38%     Potassium   629 mg 186.2 mg 31%     Calcium   37 mg 11.1 mg 5%     Iron   3 mg 0.8 mg 37%     Zinc   3 mg 1.0 mg 29%     Vitamin C   56 mg 16.6 mg 140%     Thiamin   0.3 mg 0.1 mg 35%                   Item Number 519     Date Feb-08     Issued by ASB      About Back Country Cuisine:  Made in Invercargill, New Zealand by Back Country Foods Limited. Back Country Cuisine is easy to prepare and great tasting because of the features of our Freeze Dri process. This combines quick-to-hydrate, freeze-dried vegetables and meats with sauce mixes that have been processed to retain their natural flavours. The result is delicious meals that can be prepared in the pack in 10 minutes with the addition of boiling water The company takes pride in setting high standards of Quality and Food Hygiene. The company is licenced to the highest export standards and conducts regular testing on its products to ensure they meet strict standards. 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. 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. Back Country Cuisine meals are formulated to meet the high energy needs of outdoor activity. There is 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) Freeze drying retains the natural vitamins in the food because of the low temperatures used in processing. Along with naturally occuring minerals and the addition of salt, the meals provide vitamins and minerals necessary ... » read more