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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 says
A favourite of our team and of Swedish Polar Adventurer Ola Skinnarmo who uses Bla Band food on all of his trips. This tasty meal combines pasta and beef in a creamy Carbonara sauce. Valsmekande (as Ola would say!). Part of the Blå Band Expedition Meal series, this meal not only tastes great but is easily prepared and filling. Can be eaten hot or cold.
Our Verdict
Staff 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 Band’s 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.
 9/10 |
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| STAFF'S TASTE TEST - “This Carbonara is a rich and smoky delight. The creamy sauce combines with a substantial portion of beef and pasta to create a comforting and well-balanced meal with a buttery, cheesy flavour that stands out. It rehydrates superbly, delivering a consistency and depth of flavour. The smoky flavour permeates the dish, making it a satisfyingly robust comforting trail meal.” |
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
Ingredients:
- Pasta 39% (durum wheat semolina (gluten), salt), cheese powder 11%, flavourings (contains milk), modified starch, beef (8.3%), sugar, sunflower oil, milkfat, chicory fibre (inulin), maltodextrin, smoke flavouring, milk protein, glucose syrup, parsley, turmeric.
- May contain traces of crustaceans, egg, fish, soy, celery, mustard, lupin and molluscs
- Allergy Info: Contains Durum Wheat, Cheese and Milk
Preparations:
1 - Tear off the top and fold out the bottom
2 - Add 400 ml of boiling water (level G)
3 - Stir
4 - Re-seal, wait 10 mins
Add more water if required
Can be prepared using cold water, extend the time to > 30 mins
Specifications
Nutrition Facts
| per 100g | Per meal | |
| Energy | 419 kcal | 605 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 22 g |
| - of which saturated |
6.9 g | 9.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 73 g |
| - of which sugar | 7.1 g | 10 g |
| Fibre | n/a | n/a |
| Salt | 4.9 g | 7.1 g |
| Packet weight | 168 g |
