219886 Features: Made with outdoor adventures in mind, all Backpacker’s Pantry dishes use larger serving sizes and a vitamin and mineral supplement to ensure you get enough of what you need while you’re active Seal in warmth while keeping spills to a minimum and insects out of your meal while it rehydrates to the free-standing gusseted bottom and zipper lock closure multi-laminated bag protect your meal from the elements Dehydrated food requires the addition of water to be sure you have enough potable water or the ability to purify available water You will need an average of 2 cups of water per meal Remember to pack it out to the foil bags do not burn, but their zipper-lock closures make them excellent small waste bags Contains allergens; please check the ingredients to ensure that this product is safe for your group Nutrition facts provided per serving Specifications: Weight: 62 ounces Serving size to servings per container: 12 ounces to 2 Calories to calories from fat: 280 to 5 Total fat to saturated fat to cholesterol: 05 g to 0 g to 15 mg Sodium to sugars: 1260 mg to 2 g Carbohydrates to dietary fiber to protein: 57 g to 2 g to 13 g Allergens: May contain allergens See product packaging for complete detailsIngredients: instant white rice, sauce (nonfat milk, maltodextrin, potato starch, salt, torula yeast, vegetarian chicken soup base [hydroliyzed soy protein, natural flavor, autolyzed yeast extract, soybean oil, silicone dioxide (to prevent caking), extract of turmeric], dextrose, sugar, soy sauce [wheat, soybeans, salt, maltodextrin]), freeze-dried cooked chicken, carrots, onions, celery, parsley, red and green bell peppers
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The makers of AlpineAire Foods created Gourmet Reserves in 1991. The same food used to support the hardiest adventurers who demand wholesome, nutritious foods to fortify their most challenging efforts, is now available for long-term storage. MSG, artificial colorings or flavorings are never added to our products. Please note: small amounts of MSG may occur naturally in autolyzed yeast. Many Gourmet Reserves entrees simply require adding hot or cold water and stirring. Entrees come with pre-measured spice packets to ensure the very best in taste and storage. Oxygen absorbers are used with every can to seal in freshness and extend shelf life. Gourmet Reserves uses heavy gauge metal cans to guard against rust and moisture. Always compare daily caloric counts verses the competition.Gourmet Reserves offers the most for the money. Storage Tips: Avoid storage places that experience temperature build up such as attics, garages or car trunks. Ideally, room temperature is best – the cooler the better. Never store your reserves on the ground or concrete floors – moisture can build up inside the containers. Store in a location(s) that is easily accessed for periodic inspections. Rotate your food supplies regularly.
The AlpineAire pouch outdoor foods are designed to provide a quick and easy meal for the outdoor adventurer. They offer a long shelf life, a generous serving size and include an oxygen absorber to maintain freshness. This pouch contains Gluten-free Santa Fe BI beans and rice.
Backpackers Pantry continues its tradition of supplying a large selection of high quality, lightweight, nutritious, easy to prepare, all natural foods. Backpackers Pantry was founded and is run by outdoor enthusiasts. We feel strongly that the outdoor experience is a vital part of life and must be protected. A percentage of our sales and time are given to various outdoor / environmental organizations. We all need to help save and preserve our national heritage the great outdoors.
Natural High has been offering great quality and selection for almost 30 years. We start with the freshest all natural ingredients with no preservatives, and no artificial additives, flavors or colors. Producing an extensive selection of great tasting, lightweight, easy to prepare entrees. Eat well……go far!
Backpackers Pantry continues its tradition of supplying a large selection of high quality, lightweight, nutritious, easy to prepare, all natural foods. Backpackers Pantry was founded and is run by outdoor enthusiasts. We feel strongly that the outdoor experience is a vital part of life and must be protected. A percentage of our sales and time are given to various outdoor / environmental organizations. We all need to help save and preserve our national heritage the great outdoors.
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Go south with this zesty blend of Black Beans, Rice, peppers and onions and spices.Instant white rice, black beans*, instant brown rice, tomato powder, freeze-dried corn, sea salt, carrots*, tomato flakes*, spices, onions*, red & green bell peppers*, onion granules, garlic granules, jalapeno powder.
*dehydrated
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the food last?
Most products have a 3-5 year shelf life under proper conditions. Products containing shrimp, tuna, brown rice, nuts, and dairy products have a shelf life of one to two years.
What are proper storage conditions?
The best is a cool, dry environment for our products. The cooler the better. High heat that occurs in a garage or the trunk of a car is not good for these products.
How does AlpineAire Foods extend the shelf life of food?
By using freeze-dried and dehydrated ingredients, most of the water is removed from the item. Each product contains an oxygen absorber, which is iron oxide pellets. Iron oxide attacks the head-space oxygen remaining in the pouch once the pouch has been sealed. Oxygen has moisture so the absorber collects the oxygen and thus slows down the oxidation process that can occur. Oxidation leads to rancidity.
Is the oxygen absorber harmful?
No, it is not harmful, but do not use it as a spice packet. It tastes awful.
What is freeze drying?
Freeze drying is a process used for instant or quick rehydration of certain dried foods. The first step in freeze drying is to rapidly freeze the food. The water content, now frozen, is turned directly into a gas and withdrawn from the food during the next steps, vacuum and low-heat, thus avoiding the shrinkage. Many of AlpineAire’s products are custom freeze dried to suit strict quality requirements. Freeze-dried products include grains, beans, fruits, meats, seafood, pastas, vegetables, and eggs. Using this process, 98% of the moisture is removed.
Key advantages of freeze-dried products include:
What is dehydration?
The standard method of dehydrating vegetables and spices is to place the items on a conveyor belt and run them through an oven at a high temperature for a relatively short time. About 90 to 95% of the moisture is removed.
Some vegetables are more suited to this form of drying than others. This means that with the addition of water, the product rehydrates back to its original state more easily. Preferable items include: onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, celery, carrots and mushrooms. Dehydrated items such as peas, corn, and green beans do not rehydrate as well as freeze-dried.
What are proper storage techniques?
It is crucial that you store food properly: