Are SOPAKCO MREs dehydrated or freeze dried?
No. Dehydrated or freeze dried foods typically require that water be added in order to be prepared and eaten. Your SOPAKCO MRE main course dishes are “ready to eat”, and do not require you to add water to the contents. Can I eat the products cold? Yes. The main entrees do not require additional cooking prior to being eaten. All products may be eaten cold, directly from the pouch. Heating of the products is considered optional, although most people do prefer to warm their food when possible. How do I warm my food? MRE pouches may be warmed in many ways. Although the pouch is a reasonably sturdy and durable container, it can be damaged if too high of a temperature is applied. DO NOT apply a direct flame to the pouch. DO NOT use any high temperature heating process that could harm the pouch or cause injury or damage to your skin. Instead, the following methods are suggested methods of “gently warming” your food: 1. The unopened pouch may be placed in a pan of warm water for 5-10 minutes.
