Bla Band are the Scandinavian market leaders for expedition meals. Originally developed though collaboration with the Swedish military; the meals are now a must have for every outdoor enthusiast. Bla Band saysPart of the Bl Band Expedition Meal series, this meal tastes great and is easy to prepare: just pour boiling water into the bag, mix and let sit for 10 minutes. Can also be prepared in cold water, using a waiting time of at least 30 minutes.Our VerdictStaff here at UOG have found Bla Band’s meals pretty tasty and easy to prepare. All you have to do is simply fill the packet up to the indicated level with hot or cold water, stir, wait a little and your ready to go! Not all food brands feature a water level indicator but we prefer they did as they are incredibly helpful.The packaging is made from Flextrus Transofoil, which is both fully recyclable as a plastic and is designed in such a way to act as an excellent insulator, helping keep your meal hotter for longer.There’s something for everyone as Bla Bands meals cater for people with special dietary requirements. Some of the meals are suitable for vegetarians, those with lactose intolerance and people who need their food to be gluten free. 7/10STAFF’S TASTE TEST – Bl Bands Mediterranean Pasta with Chicken’s vibrant tomato flavour adds a Mediterranean touch to your trail meals. With a good hydration level, the pasta holds its texture well. While the tomato flavour is bold, a hint of more seasoning might balance the dish, but overall, its a solid choice for a change of pace.- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor GearFeaturesIngredients:Pasta (36%) (durum wheat flour, salt), tomato, palm fat, chicken (8.1%), sugar, flavouring (contains egg), carrot, modified potato starch, onion powder, yeast extract, emulsifier: E451, slat, maltodextrin.Lactose FreePreparations:1 – Tear off the top and fold out the bottom2 – Add 400 ml of boiling water (level G)3 – Stir4 – Re-seal, wait 10 minsAdd more water if requiredCan be prepared using cold water, extend the time to > 30 minsSpecificationsNutrition FactsPer mealEnergy616 kcalProtein22 gFat24 g- of which saturated14 gCarbohydrates76 g- of which sugar23 gFibren/a gSalt4 gPacket weight176 g

Bla Band are the Scandinavian market leaders for expedition meals. Originally developed though collaboration with the Swedish military; the meals are now a must have for every outdoor enthusiast. Bla Band saysPart of t