Vegetarian freeze-dried meals & Meat-free dehydrated meals

Vegetarian Freeze dried meals: Why?

As you probably know, freeze dried meals are foods produced through freeze-drying. Since virtually any food can be freeze-dried, the process has been adapted for all kinds of diets. Vegetarians therefore have their own range of freeze dried meals too. It's not uncommon to come across hikers, mountaineers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who are vegetarian. Some people also follow diets that exclude all animal-based foods.

Food on the trail is essentially your fuel. When it's not good or doesn't satisfy you, the experience quickly turns negative — especially for vegetarians. The variety within vegetarian freeze dried meals helps you avoid that situation. Beyond protein bars and a few other foods, finding energising snacks as a vegetarian is not straightforward.

Vegetarian Freeze dried meals: a few menu ideas

A bag full of freeze dried meals lets you tackle a hike without worrying too much about what you'll eat. Eating the same meal for several days can obviously wear you down. You'll want to explore the different meals available to you — and that's where we come in to point you in the right direction. Our shop stocks over a hundred products to delight your taste buds and fuel your body.

At breakfast

This is the first meal of the day, so it should be chosen and taken with care to tackle whatever the day has in store. Can you imagine having coffee or tea every single morning during an outdoor adventure? It's obvious that, before long, that kind of menu will start to feel tiresome. Besides, the morning is not the time to be scrambling around looking for your breakfast. To help you out, we offer a range of foods for a varied, satisfying breakfast throughout your adventure. Here are a few options.

• Chocolate Muesli: affordable yet packing over 500 kcal of energy. With a five-year shelf life, it is made in Germany by Travellunch (a benchmark brand in freeze-dried foods) and weighs just 145 g (5.1 oz) including packaging. It requires very little water and is ready in no time. A blend of oat flakes, milk, chocolate, and other little treats for your taste buds.

At lunch

The lunch break is the perfect moment to recover as much energy as possible. A good rest calls for a good meal — one that's quick to prepare and easy to digest. To help you out, our shop offers a wide variety of dishes.

Treat yourself to a pack of Onigiri — Rice and Vegetable Balls or Onigiri — Rice Balls with Kombu. We also stock Moroccan couscous in large and small formats, nettle green curry with rice. For even more variety, we have pasta dishes such as: macaroni cheese, cheese and mushroom pasta, three-cheese gratin dauphinois, and many other dishes for your enjoyment.

Dessert or snack

It's time to treat yourself or beat the boredom with a snack that hits the spot. The products we offer not only meet your nutritional needs, but also help you recharge your energy. Here are some of what we have in store:

• • Chocolate biscuit balls
  • Exotic treat — freeze-dried fruits

Make your choice and finish your meals with a sweet treat.

Packs

Freeze-dried Packs are a little treasure for hikers. Indeed, the Packs are designed to offer even more convenience. They typically include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack meals. They are tailored to the length of your activity. Inside, you'll find a few handy accessories such as a flameless heater, cutlery, tissues…

Benefits for hikers, mountaineers, skippers, and more

Freeze-dried foods are a genuine advantage for the people who use them. For hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, they're a real find — the kind of product that makes life easier on several fronts.

Cost

Vegetarian freeze-dried foods are available at low cost. For a dinner or lunch that might otherwise cost you €15, for example, a pouch from our store for under €5 gives you a ready-made meal. Spending €15 on three meals is always better value than spending the same amount on just one — you have to admit it.

Long-lasting and nutritious

Say you're planning an outdoor activity lasting around a week. You manage to cook enough meals for the full week. How do you plan to keep them fresh throughout that period without losing their nutritional value? Even with a long-term preservation method, the food would almost certainly lose some of its nutrients.

Freeze dried meals take care of that problem for you. High-protein foods without meat can be tricky to find for vegetarians. Vegetarian freeze-dried snacks are mostly rich in protein and provide great energy value.

Easy to carry

Have you ever had to carry a morning's packed lunch? Now imagine that same weight and volume for a two-day hike. It's clear that transporting it all would be a real challenge. You simply wouldn't have the space for everything. With a freeze-dried pouch weighing barely 200 g (7 oz), you can take as many products as you like. The special Packs give you even more room, thanks to their contents.