Absolutely. Our Heating Packs are composed of 18 natural, eco-friendly materials. When activated with water, they produce non-toxic steam, making them safe for both the environment and users. The only vapour emitted during cooking is water vapour, and used heat packs can be disposed of in regular trash.
BaroCook Heating Packs have a shelf life of over 3 years when kept sealed in their original packaging.
Soup, coffee, and tea: 5 to 10 minutes
Instant noodles: 15 minutes
Pasta and vegetables: 50 minutes
Frozen food: 25 to 30 minutes
The duration depends on the amount of food and the size of the heating pack used. For example, heating 500ml of food with a 50g heating pack can reach up to 95°C and maintain a temperature between 65°C and 70°C for about an hour.
Activated (used) heat packs can be disposed of in the trash. Unactivated heat packs should not be thrown away with regular trash to avoid accidental activation if they come into contact with liquids.
The packs are made from quicklime, a blend of 18 different minerals and sands. The steam produced is simply hydrogen and oxygen gas, making it non-toxic, eco-friendly, odourless, and water-insoluble. The residual quicklime powder is environmentally friendly, less harmful than salt, sand, or mud.
While the maximum temperature of the heating packs is 130°C, it's rare but possible for the containers to deform under extreme heat. To prevent this, we recommend removing the heating pack after use.
Yes, all parts of the BaroCook flameless cooking system are dishwasher safe on the top tray, including the lid, stainless steel inner container, and plastic outer container.
The water used to activate the heat pack should not be consumed. However, you can heat water in the stainless steel pan for making coffee, tea, etc. This water will be hot enough for drinks but will not reach boiling point.
Yes! Snow can be used to activate the heating packs. Simply allow a handful of snow to melt slightly in your hand and drip onto the heat pack. Then, place the rest of the snow on the pack for full activation.
Yes, MREs can be warmed by placing the foil pouch inside the stainless steel container, covered with water. This method allows for warming the meal and using the heated water for making coffee or tea without any mess.
Under ideal conditions (20°C/68°F), the BaroCook system can reach temperatures up to 98°C (208°F), efficiently heating your food. With the included neoprene sleeve, you can safely cook in your tent without risk to your tent or camping gear.