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Most food goes off because of water. Take the water out, and there's nothing left for bacteria or mould to grow in. So that's what we do.

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Layered vegetable biryani from the Valsad kitchen, sealed without preservatives.
Most food goes off because of water. Take the water out, and there's nothing left for bacteria or mould to grow in. So that's what we do.
We cook it fresh in our own kitchen — real paneer, real ghee, real spices. Then we flash-freeze it at -45°C, cold enough that ice forms in tiny crystals instead of large ones, which is what keeps the texture right when you rehydrate it later.
Then, under vacuum, that ice turns straight to vapour without ever melting — so the food is never boiled a second time. What's left has less than 4% moisture, keeps for over a year on a shelf, and comes back to life with hot water.
It's the same method used to feed astronauts. We just thought it should also work for dal makhani.
Retort cooks your food for a second time, then ships the water along with it. We do neither.
| InstaMealzInstaMealz – Freeze | RetortRetort Pouch | |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient retention | High. Heat sensitive nutrients largely preserved. | Lower. Extended heat degrades some vitamins. |
| Texture | Pieces hold their shape and rebuild on rehydration. | Softened by extended heat - panneer & veggies break down |
| Heat exposure | No second cook. The food is never boiled twice. | Prolonged high heat after cooking. |
| Net weight per pack | 50-80g | 250-300g |
| Travel & trekking | Practical - light enough to carry days of meals. | Impractical at that weight. |
| Preparation | Add hot water and wait for 5 minutes | Heat the pouch and wait 3-5 minutes. |
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