FAQ

Retorting is heating of low acid foods prone to microbial spoilage in hermetically sealed containers to extend their shelf life. The goal of Retort technology is to obtain commercial sterilization by application of heat .The cooked food is packed & sealed in special pouches.

Retorting ensures:

  • Rapid heat transfer and hence, reduction in processing time
  • Fewer nutrient losses
  • No refrigeration or freezing required
These dishes provide alter meal solutions as they eliminate the hassle of long hours of cooking and the need for cooking aids, thus proving useful for students, the working class and mainly people who skip meals due to time constraints in their busy work schedule.The advent of modern urban dynamic lifestyle has created a demand for ready-to-eat food. The urban middle and upper middle class consumers have little time to do their cooking in a conventional manner and welcome ready to eat food products as a healthy food alternative.
Retort technology can be applied to process ready meals, sauces, marinades, vegetables curry, soups, and rice.
IY Ready to Eat food has sufficiently long shelf life. However it is recommended to use it within one year from the date of manufacturing.
The nutritional value varies from product to product. The complete information is given on the individual packets.
No, there are no preservatives added to IY Ready to Eat food. It is 100% natural.
IY ready to eat food is fit for ambient storage; there is no need to freeze the pouches. However, any leftover food may be frozen.
IY food is prepared using traditional Indian recipes, using fresh ingredients.The food is made without the use of any preservatives and artificial food colouring,as we would make at home. The only difference is the packaging technology, which used to remove the food of all microorganisms to increase its shelf life.
No. IY Ready to Eat food is pre-cooked meals ‘in the pouch’ and ‘ in the trays’. However, you may add salt etc. as per your taste.
If the packing is damaged or the pouches are bloated, please do not consume the food as pathogens may have developed in that food.

India will account for 50 million outbound tourists by 2020. International travel is no longer confined to the rich. A major chunk of the tourists going overseas are from Gujarat; constituting of teachers, govt officers,shop keepers, small businessmen,and senior citizens. Apart from Gujaratis ,India has seen a drastic growth in outbound travellers. Seeking Indian food outside , and that too vegetarian, is not only very expensive but also tedious. These ready to eat food options provide satiety and are easy on the pocket too.

These Ready to Eat options available in a variety of combinations and single packaging are a blessing to this sector of the society.

We provide healthy ,nutritious and hygienically prepared food options. Advantages such as shelf-stability, less weight, less storage space, ease of opening and preparation and technical and commercial feasibility make these retort food pouches a preferred option for international travellers. Our food is preservative free and 100% vegetarian.