Cottage Pie Small by BACK COUNTRY CUISINE

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Code:BC416

BACK COUNTRY CUISINE Cottage Pie Small combines freeze-dried savoury beef mince and vegetables with a creamy mashed potato topping. Designed for outdoor adventures, it provides a convenient hot meal with straightforward pouch preparation. The potato topping is prepared separately before being combined with the rehydrated savoury mince and vegetables, creating a practical cottage-pie-style meal without the weight and bulk of a conventional prepared meal.

The 90 g pack produces a 340 g meal once prepared. It is gluten free and Halal, and can be prepared using boiling water in 10–15 minutes. The meal can be eaten directly from the pouch, helping reduce clean-up when camping, hiking or travelling.

Features

Freeze-dried savoury beef mince and vegetables with a mashed potato topping
Contains 33% mashed potato and 25% beef
Gluten free
Halal
Lightweight 90 g pack produces a 340 g prepared meal
Separate potato pouch allows the topping and savoury filling to be rehydrated independently
Ready to eat in 10–15 minutes
Can be eaten directly from the pouch to reduce clean-up
Four-year best-before date when produced
Made in New Zealand

Specifications
Product Code: BC416
Barcode / EAN: 9421002424167
Brand: BACK COUNTRY CUISINE
Serving Size: Small
Serves per Pack: 1
Net Weight: 90 g
Prepared Serving Size: 340 g
Preparation: Remove potato pouch. Add 125 ml (½ cup or MT KOSCIUSZKO fill line) of boiling water to the meal pouch and 125 ml (½ cup) of boiling water to the potato pouch. Stir and stand each pouch for 10–15 minutes.
Dietary Information: Gluten free; Halal
Country of Manufacture: New Zealand
Shelf Life: Four-year best-before date when produced

Ingredients:

Mashed Potato (33%) (Potato Flakes (Potato, Emulsifier (471), Antioxidant (Citric Acid), Preservative (223) (Sulphites)), Milk Powder (Contains Milk, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)), Canola Oil, Salt, Sugar, Chives), Beef (25%), Sauce (Sugar, Thickener (1442), Vegetables, Maltodextrin, Salt, Acidity Regulators (262, Citric Acid), Flavours, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Yeast Extract, Herbs & Spices, Canola Oil, Colour (Paprika Oleoresins), Vegetable Extracts), Onion, Carrot (Carrot, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Bicarbonate)), Peas (Peas, Acidity Regulator (331, Sodium Bicarbonate)), Corn.
Allergens: Contains Milk, Soy, Sulphites. May contain Crustacean, Egg, Fish, Almond, Cashew.

Nutritional Information — Per Serve
Energy: 1500 kJ (357 Cal)
Protein: 15.6 g
Fat – total: 11.7 g
Fat – saturated: 4.6 g
Carbohydrate – total: 44.8 g
Carbohydrate – sugars: 16.0 g
Sodium: 1030 mg

Nutritional Information — Per 100 g
Energy: 440 kJ (105 Cal)
Protein: 4.6 g
Fat – total: 3.4 g
Fat – saturated: 1.4 g
Carbohydrate – total: 13.2 g
Carbohydrate – sugars: 4.7 g
Sodium: 303 mg

BACK COUNTRY CUISINE Cottage Pie Small provides the familiar combination of savoury beef, vegetables and mashed potato in a compact freeze-dried format. Its lightweight 90 g pack, simple boiling-water preparation and pouch-based serving make it well suited to camping, hiking and other outdoor adventures where efficient packing and easy meal preparation are important.

Price: $12.95

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Expiration Dates and Shelf Life of Freeze-Dried Food

Freeze-dried food can have a long shelf life when it is properly packaged and stored. However, shelf life varies between products and manufacturers, so always check the Best Before date and storage instructions printed on the packaging.

How Long Does Freeze-Dried Food Last?

For commercially packaged freeze-dried foods, the manufacturer's stated shelf life is the best guide. Some specially packaged long-term emergency foods can have shelf lives of 25 years or more, while many outdoor meals have considerably shorter shelf lives.

Once a package has been opened, exposure to air and moisture can significantly reduce its shelf life. For the best quality, consume opened freeze-dried food according to the manufacturer's instructions and keep any unused food sealed and dry.

What Affects Shelf Life?

The main factors that can reduce the quality and shelf life of freeze-dried food are:

Moisture: Exposure to humidity can cause freeze-dried food to absorb water, affecting its texture and quality.
Oxygen: Oxygen can contribute to oxidation, particularly in foods containing fats.
Heat: Higher storage temperatures can accelerate deterioration.
Damaged packaging: Punctures, broken seals or other damage can allow air and moisture into the package.

For best results, store unopened freeze-dried food in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep the packaging intact.

What Does "Best Before" Mean?

A Best Before date indicates the period during which the manufacturer expects the food to retain its specified quality when stored correctly. It is different from a Use By date, which relates to food safety.

The Best Before date should always be considered alongside the manufacturer's storage instructions and the condition of the packaging.

What If the Food Is Past Its Best Before Date?

Do not use freeze-dried food if the packaging is damaged, swollen, leaking or otherwise compromised. If a product has passed its Best Before date, quality may have deteriorated even if the package remains sealed.

If the food has an unusual smell, visible mould, significant discolouration or an unexpected texture after preparation, discard it rather than eating it.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and the date marking printed on the individual product.

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