Instant foods

Processed foods that have deliberately undergone instantization, so they reconstitute easily and rapidly upon contact with liquids such as milk or water. Gravy granules, instant noodles, dried milk powder, instant coffee and tea powders are common examples. Their convenience rests on a porous particle structure and very low moisture, both of which demand moisture-proof packaging. The category spans both savoury and sweet, from camping meals to everyday breakfast drink powders, all engineered for speed at the point of final use.