Freeze-Dried Meal Spāres barley-and-potato porridge with pork and onions

Freeze-Dried Meal Spāres Bukstiņputra barley-potato with pork ready in hot water

Freeze-Dried Meal Spāres Bukstiņputra is a lyophilized barley-and-potato porridge with pork and onions in a milk and cream sauce, designed for fast, reliable nutrition on the move. This hiking food and camping meal comes in a zip-lock pouch, weighs 120 g, delivers 634 kcal per pack, and rehydrates with 300 ml of hot water in about 10 minutes. It fits backpacking food kits, outdoor rations, and emergency food supplies where compact weight and simple preparation matter, and it is made in Latvia without preservatives or artificial additives. Lyophilization (freeze-drying) removes water at low temperature, helping preserve flavor and texture while keeping the pack lightweight. The process also improves shelf stability and makes the meal rehydrate quickly with hot water, which is practical when fuel and time are limited.

Features

• ➤ Freeze-dried format: Lyophilized meal that rehydrates with hot water for fast field use.
• ➤ Energy-dense: 634 kcal per pack for sustained output during long days outside.
• ➤ Light pack weight: 120 g net weight to reduce load in a backpack or patrol bag.
• ➤ Simple preparation: Add 300 ml hot water, stir, close the zip-lock, and wait about 10 minutes.
• ➤ Ingredient-focused recipe: Potatoes, barley groats, pork, onions, milk, cream, and spices.
• ➤ No preservatives: Produced in Latvia without preservatives or artificial additives.

This freeze-dried meal is used for trekking, hiking, fishing trips, and outdoor work when a hot dish is needed without a stove setup or long cooking time. It performs best in cool or windy conditions where quick calories and warm food support recovery at rest stops and camp. It is a practical option for multi-day trekking in the Alps when water can be heated and meals must be compact, predictable, and easy to portion. The zip-lock pouch format keeps preparation clean and reduces mess in wet or dusty environments.

Technical Specifications

Materials and Design

• ➤ Zip-lock pouch construction: Designed to be closed during rehydration to retain heat and reduce spills.
• ➤ Oxygen absorber inside: Must be removed before adding water to keep preparation safe and straightforward.
• ➤ Lyophilized structure: Freeze-dried components absorb hot water evenly, supporting consistent texture in the field.
• ➤ Practical storage profile: Compact pack size suited to backpacks, vehicle kits, and reserve rations.

About Spāres-L

Spāres-L is a Latvian family farm and food producer from the Sēlija region, operating as SIA Spāres-L. The brand focuses on organic grain growing and grain-based foods, and is known for producing items such as organic products and freeze-dried travel meals made from local ingredients. Their expertise is in farm-to-product processing, with production rooted in Latvia’s agricultural region of Sēlija.