Is dehydrated food healthy?

The process of drying food is not what determines whether a meal is healthy or not. Firepot's dehydrated meals are a healthy option because of our commitment to using all-natural ingredients and avoiding chemicals and artificial additives.

How can you achieve a long shelf life without adding chemicals or preservatives to your food?

Because we dehydrate our food (a process which removes approximately 70% of the moisture in our meals) and then store it in pouches which oxygen, moisture and sunlight cannot penetrate, we achieve a healthy shelf-life without the need for preservatives or high levels of salt. We do add a pinch of salt and a twist of pepper to our meals, but only to season, just as you would at home. You can find out more about our approach here.

Can I recycle Firepot yellow pouches?

Our yellow pouches are made up of layers of aluminium film and plastic. They offer a good shelf-life and double up as a handy bowl for your food. But the same elements which make these materials so attractive are also what make them detrimental to the environment - mixed materials can't be thrown into your household recycling.

How much do your pouches weigh?

When unfilled, our combined pouch + label weight comes in at 17g for the yellow bags and 10g for the compostable bags, which are a little smaller.

Can you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?

The Firepot range now offers 11 recipes for our vegan customers, and we have nine recipes which are gluten-free. In some cases we are able to adapt our recipes to suit other dietary requirements. For example, we have developed a keto range for previous customers, removed sugars and other ingredients, catered to FODMAP diets, and adjusted portion sizes. Please contact us if you wish to discuss any specific requirements.

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