Raven meals - CHEAP!!!
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Raven foods give a shelf life of three years, I think that is a bit mean, as there is nothing to go wrong with the food; it was packed in a nitrogen atmosphere, has less than 2% moisture.
Kept cool and at a stable temperature, most dehydrated foods last 7 to 15 years, without going bad. They might be flavourless, and of little nutritional value, but I doubt that they will do you any harm.
If the shelf life of Raven dehydrated food is judged on the same basis as that of MRS, the shelf life is determined by solely the taste of the food and not the nutrition of the food after prolonged storage
Kept cool and at a stable temperature, most dehydrated foods last 7 to 15 years, without going bad. They might be flavourless, and of little nutritional value, but I doubt that they will do you any harm.
If the shelf life of Raven dehydrated food is judged on the same basis as that of MRS, the shelf life is determined by solely the taste of the food and not the nutrition of the food after prolonged storage
Hoping that I can pick whatever if I like if I go to the store! I've just been on the website and they seem to have some pretty nifty other bits and bobs as well.
I am sure they will keep fine enough.
I am sure they will keep fine enough.
I know they're probably alright to munch on in a few months, but the description does say guaranteed for 4 months, november 2007 isn't 4 months. I've sent them a message and will post their reply.
Still freeze dried food should last a good while or rat packs wouldn't have a shelf life of 10 years!.
Still freeze dried food should last a good while or rat packs wouldn't have a shelf life of 10 years!.
Just had a mesage back from them abotu the date on the rations and it reads thus:
"Dear gunwitchuk,
[FONT=Arial, Verdana]hi, because they are deyhadrated and frozen with nitrogen the are suitable for consumption months after our selling date. we have just sold thousands to an atlantic crossing rowing team and they agree that they will not go off.
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- bushcraftbargains"
If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me.
"Dear gunwitchuk,
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If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me.
Thanks for the heads up Bikething!
Just ordered 20 assorted.
Buuuurrrrrrppppp!
By the way - P&P for 20 meals was only £3.00, not £4.50 as per the item description........wait for their invoice before you pay!
Just ordered 20 assorted.
Buuuurrrrrrppppp!
By the way - P&P for 20 meals was only £3.00, not £4.50 as per the item description........wait for their invoice before you pay!
....................... and they've just listed another 10 lots of 10 meals for £3.00 a go, a couple of hours ago! Get in quick, there bound to go fast!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BCB-Food-Rati...ryZ16036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Usual line - I'm not the seller, just passing on some good news!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BCB-Food-Rati...ryZ16036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Usual line - I'm not the seller, just passing on some good news!
Mine arrived yesterday, and I had a sweet & sour chicken for lunch.
It can best be described as a posh Pot Rice. It was perfectly OK, but nothing special. In fact I found it a little bland, and it would benefit from a tasty sauce of your choice being added. The only problem I had was working out how much water to add. The pack has a scale on the side which is supposed to indicate the fill level, but I couldn't work it out
Anyway, it seems I added too much as it was more like soup 
I also found it quite salty, but then again, I don't like salt on my food.
Still, for the price, I'm not complaining.
G
It can best be described as a posh Pot Rice. It was perfectly OK, but nothing special. In fact I found it a little bland, and it would benefit from a tasty sauce of your choice being added. The only problem I had was working out how much water to add. The pack has a scale on the side which is supposed to indicate the fill level, but I couldn't work it out
Anyway, it seems I added too much as it was more like soup I also found it quite salty, but then again, I don't like salt on my food.Still, for the price, I'm not complaining.
G
Yes, i'm struggling with the water thing - not all of them tell you which mark to use, and even
measuring the amount of boiling water with a jug usually results in things being a bit 'wet' - especially the hot cereal
breakfast - oat soup anyone??.or maybe i'm not waiting long enough
Still, a few more practice runs and i'll add water by eye instead.... best get some more in to practice with
measuring the amount of boiling water with a jug usually results in things being a bit 'wet' - especially the hot cereal
breakfast - oat soup anyone??.or maybe i'm not waiting long enough
Still, a few more practice runs and i'll add water by eye instead.... best get some more in to practice with
They are not bad, and very good for the money, but me and my son need two each if you want a good size snack/meal
I picked up 30 the other day for me and two mates. They're all mains and desserts - they had no breakfasts - not too fussed, I'd prefer the mains anyway. Haven't tried them yet...
Mine arrived yesterday !!
I agree on the water line up the side, useless !!
Ended up with spag bol soup LOL
Just glad they arrived
I agree on the water line up the side, useless !!
Ended up with spag bol soup LOL
Just glad they arrived
No strikes now, but there is a HUGE backlog, im still waiting on 7 other parcels
As for the meals, they do seem like pot noodles tyoe meals, but for the price, im not complaining. Also, since they list all the ingredients on the back, i can check that there ok for my girlfriend as well, as she's very allergic to tomatoes, so no Rat packs for her
As for the meals, they do seem like pot noodles tyoe meals, but for the price, im not complaining. Also, since they list all the ingredients on the back, i can check that there ok for my girlfriend as well, as she's very allergic to tomatoes, so no Rat packs for her
Just had a brekkie, kinda sloppy, the water filler needs more clrification as has been said.
Wait a few hours to see if the runs start :umbrella:
Wait a few hours to see if the runs start :umbrella:
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