Adventure Menu Ration – Rice Porridge with Plum, Raspberry and Cinnamon

Freeze-dried rice porridge ready in minutes with the addition of hot water: a lightweight ration to carry in your pack for breakfast, a snack or dinner in outdoor and airsoft contexts where weight matters as much as energy intake.

The base is Arborio rice at 13%, which releases starch gradually and sustains energy without sharp spikes. Plums (7.8%) and raspberries (4.2%) add natural sugars and acidity that keep the flavour from feeling heavy, while ground cinnamon (1.1%) balances the sweetness of the maple syrup. Partially skimmed milk and butter round out the texture: the result is a hot meal with a genuine flavour profile, not an artificial one.

The single-serving pouch format is the typical trade-off of freeze-dried rations: it weighs almost nothing and takes up minimal space in the pack, but it requires hot water and a few minutes of rehydration. Anyone looking for something to eat cold or without waiting should consider an alternative; anyone who can heat water has a proper hot meal on their hands.

Key points

• Arborio rice at 13% provides slow-release carbohydrates, useful during extended activity.
• Real fruit — plums and raspberries — with no artificial flavourings: the taste comes through even after freeze-drying.
• Compact, waterproof pouch: no extra packaging needed, and the meal can be prepared directly in the bag.
• Suitable for breakfast, a snack or a light dinner: the versatility reduces the number of different rations you need to carry.
• Simple, readable ingredients: no chemical thickeners, no colourings.

In the package

• 1 single-serving pouch of freeze-dried rice porridge with plum, raspberry and cinnamon