The Wise Foods RW05402 Pro Meal Beef Stroganoff delivers restaurant-quality nutrition in a lightweight, shelf-stable package designed for emergency preparedness and outdoor adventures. This freeze-dried entrée provides two generous servings of tender beef in creamy stroganoff sauce with egg noodles, requiring only boiling water for preparation.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard MREs or canned foods, this freeze-dried meal retains original nutritional value and flavor through advanced preservation technology. The Pro Meal series offers 25-year shelf life when stored properly, compared to 3-5 years for traditional emergency foods. Each pouch weighs just 4.6 ounces yet reconstitutes to provide substantial portions equivalent to fresh-cooked meals.
Key Features
- 25-year shelf life with proper storage conditions
- Two complete servings per pouch - 280 calories total
- Freeze-dried process preserves 98% of original nutrients
- Ready in 12-15 minutes with boiling water only
- Lightweight 4.6-ounce pouch ideal for backpacking
- No artificial preservatives or trans fats
- Resealable packaging for portion control
Field testing by outdoor professionals confirms consistent texture and flavor across temperature ranges. The beef stroganoff performs reliably at altitude and in cold weather conditions where other meal options may fail. Emergency responders appreciate the quick preparation time and high calorie density during extended operations.
Technical Specs
- Weight: 4.6 ounces per pouch
- Servings: 2 per pouch
- Calories: 280 total (140 per serving)
- Preparation: Add 1.5 cups boiling water, wait 12-15 minutes
- Shelf life: 25 years when stored 50-70°F
- Packaging: Nitrogen-flushed, moisture-barrier pouch
- Case quantity: 6 pouches per case
- Country of origin: USA
This Pro Meal represents practical emergency preparedness without compromising taste or nutrition. The case quantity provides efficient bulk storage for families, outdoor groups, or emergency supply rotation programs.