Backpackers Pantry Vegetarian Three Cheese Mac & Cheese

A classic childhood favorite redesigned for the backcountry, because there is no better time for comfort food than after a long day on trail. These cheesy elbow noodles are a kid-friendly family favorite, and with 24 grams of protein, you can be sure the whole crew gets the nutrients they need.

• Elbow pasta in a cheesy blend of parmesan, romano, and cheddar
• Vegetarian
• 10-year shelf life (exact expiration date found on product packaging)
• 510 calories per pouch
• 24g of protein per pouch

Ingredients: Instant Pasta (Ground Durum Wheat Semolina, Water, Egg Albumen, Salt), Freeze-dried Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Coloring), Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking)), Dried Parmesan Cheese (Cultured Part-skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Disodium Phosphate, Salt), Dried Romano Cheese From Cow's Milk (Cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Disodium Phosphate, Salt), Whole Milk Solids Powder, Butter Sauce Flavor (Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Whey Solids, Non-fat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Butter, Sugar, Buttermilk Powder, Natural Butter Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid), Dehydrated Onion, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Ground Turmeric, Ground Nutmeg.

Allergens: Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat. Produced in a facility that contains: Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nuts.

*Please review packaging for the most up-to-date allergens.

Preparation & Storage:

1. Remove and discard oxygen absorber.
2. Add 1 cup (240mL) of boiling water.
3. Stir well, seal pouch, wait 8 minutes.
4. Stir again, reseal, wait 7 more minutes. Enjoy!

Rehydration time doubles every 5,000 feet of elevation gain. Directions are set for 5,000 feet.

Best By Date on the packaging is 10 years from manufacturing date.