Review of La Briute Self Heating Meal, Meatballs and Spaghetti, 14-Ounce Meal (Pack of 6)

Back in July I purchased this six pack as part of a 72 hour emergency kit I was putting together.The reason I'm back here today is because the test meal I made was delicious and I want to eat another one without depleting my stockpile.Alas, Amazon doesn't have it in stock at the moment.:(

There are four big meatballs in the spaghetti and there was no oily/fatty orange residue like you may find in Chef Boyardee canned spaghetti.The food had a surprisingly sweet taste, perhaps overly so if you're used to a zesty pasta sauce.

Also as part of my kit I picked up a Chef 5 Minute Meals Beef Stroganoff with Noodles (Pack of 6), however I have no desire to buy another one of those.

I think the La Briute system wins over the Chef 5 Minute Meals system because it tastes better, has more food (soup + cookies), and includes a wet nap.Although the 5 minute meal system was easier to use (pour on the water, shove it back in the box) it didn't get the food as hot as la briute presumably because you don't put the food in a bag and then the bag in the box.It was a bit of a race with the La Briute to get everything set before the heat activated, but it's not unmanageable.

I've uploaded some product images so you can see what you actually get and what the food looks like.Give this product a shot for sure if you're looking for a heavier but tastier MRE replacement.


Product Description
No refrigerator, oven or microwave needed! Shelf-stable meal. Heat food wherever with patented flameless heating element. Just add water solution to activate. Low sodium. No artificial additives. Meatballs & Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce is a classic American favorite. Tasty meatballs are combined with spaghetti and rich tomato sauce. No artificial additives and low in sodium. La Briute meals contain a patented flameless heating element made of magnesium and iron. When the included packet of sodium water is poured onto the heating element, it produces heat and steam inside the box. Your meal becomes piping hot in minutes. Complete meal includes: 3/4 lb entree, soup & snack, flameless heating element, water solution pouch (to activate), cutlery, napkin, salt & pepper. Made in USA.

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Review of La Briute Sizzling Cuisine, Salisbury Steak with Diced Potatoes, 12-Ounce Meal (Pack of 6)

The taste was very good, and this item is a good deal for the price. As a meal, it was sufficiently filling. You will need to add your own appetizer and dessert. The problem for me was that this item was not self heating, as other LaBriute items generally are. Yellow box= self heating, brown box = you'll need access to a microwave. In order to eat it kosher, you must leave on ALL wrapping-this goes for the outer plastic, and carboard carton-before putting in a microwave. All of this written on the package.

Product Description
High protein. 0 g Trans fat. Ready to enjoy straight from the pantry to your plate. No refrigeration needed. Do not freeze. Get ready to enjoy a delicious meal---straight from the pantry. Perfect for work, school, or anytime a quick, easy meal is in order. Each fully cooked entree comes complete with everything you need for a satisfying, flavorful meal. Easy to store and absolutely no refrigeration or defrosting required, you'll savor each exiting variety of there mouth-watering, shelf-stable entrees. Just heat, open, and serve.

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Review of La Briute Self Heating Meal, Vegetable Beef Stew, 14-Ounce Meal (Pack of 6)

It is good enough for a quick bite when you don't have a kitchen, but I'd rather avoid it if possible.The picture on the case is pretty misleading too.The beef is gray and the vegetables are pretty miserable.If nothing else is available then itcan be choked down without too much objection, but one could get sick of these pretty fast.

Product Description
No refrigerator, oven or microwave needed! Shelf-stable meal. Heat food wherever with patented flameless heating element. First add water solution to activate. Low fat. No artificial additives. Vegetable Beef Stew in Gravy is a delicious meal. Tender pieces of slow cooked beef are combined with a colorful medley of carrots, peas, green bean and corn in a rich gravy. La Briute meals contain a patented flameless heating element made of magnesium and iron. When the included packet of sodium water is poured onto the heating element, it produces heat and steam inside the box. Your meal becomes piping hot in minutes. Complete meal includes: 3/4 lb entree, soup & snack, flameless heating element, water solution pouch (to activate), cutlery, napkin, salt & pepper. Made in USA.

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