Faq
What are Spice Up Foods ready-to-eat dehydrated meals?
Spice Up Foods offers premium dehydrated Indian meals that rehydrate into nutritious, preservative-free dishes in just 7-8 minutes, providing a healthy, home-cooked alternative for busy lifestyles.
Why are Spice Up Foods meals healthier than other packaged food brands?
Spice Up Foods products contain zero preservatives or additives. The freeze-drying process retains maximum nutrients and authentic flavors, ensuring every vegetarian meal is as healthy as home cooking.
How do I prepare Spice Up Foods ready-to-eat Indian meals?
Cooking an Spice Up Foods product is a simple process. All you need to do is add boiling water to our mixes and keep it for a few minutes (7-8 minutes). Our products can be cooked in a variety of vessels or containers including a kettle, hot plate, stove or microwave.
How long does it take to cook the product ?
One of the benefits of our products is that they take very little time to cook. While your average Indian meal may take over an hour to prepare, Spice Up Foods products can be cooked in less than ten minutes.
How to cook Spice up Ready to eat food on stove
- Empty the packet contents into a bowl or cooking pot.
- Discard the oxygen absorber pouch found inside the packet.
- Add the exact amount of water specified on the packet instructions.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure even rehydration.
- Cover the pot and simmer on a medium flame for 7-8 minutes.
- Serve immediately once the food is fully rehydrated.
How to cook Spice up Ready to eat food in a tub
- Empty the meal mix into a cup or the provided meal tub.
- Discard the oxygen absorber pouch before adding water.
- Add boiling water up to the level indicated on the packaging.
- Stir the contents well to combine.
- Close the lid tightly and wait for 7-8 minutes.
- Stir again and enjoy your hot Indian meal.
How to cook Spice up Ready to eat food in a microwave
- Empty the packet into a microwave-safe container.
- Discard the oxygen absorber pouch immediately.
- Add the required amount of water as per the packet instructions.
- Microwave on high for the duration specified on the packaging.
- Stir the product halfway through the cooking cycle.
- Wait 2-3 minutes after the timer ends to allow for complete rehydration.
What is the serving size of a Spice Up Foods packet?
Spice Up Foods packets weigh 50g–80g and rehydrate to a 200g–300g serving. This provides a substantial, calorie-dense meal suitable for adults, students abroad, or active travelers.
What is the shelf life of an unopened Spice Up Foods meal packet?
Spice Up Foods meal packets have a six-month shelf life from the manufacturing date. The robust, travel-friendly packaging maintains freshness without the need for chemical preservatives or refrigeration.
How long can I store an unopened packet of Spice Up Foods ?
An unopened packet of Spice Up Foods can be stored up to six months. Please keep a track of date of manufacturing printed on the packaging
Can I carry Spice Up Foods meals on international flights?
Yes, Spice Up Foods is the ideal travel companion for Indian travelers. The lightweight packaging is designed to withstand pressure changes in flight and harsh external temperatures. Because they are dehydrated and vegetarian, they are generally permitted in cabin or check-in luggage for international destinations.
Does Spice Up Foods offer No Onion No Garlic (Jain) options?
Spice Up Foods provides a dedicated "No Onion No Garlic" range specifically for Jain diets and travelers. Additionally, our "Kids" range offers preservative-free nutrition tailored for toddlers (1-3 years), ensuring that even the youngest travelers have access to healthy, familiar food.
Should the product be stored at a specific temperature ?
Spice Up Foods products come in greatly sturdy and robust packaging that is not affected by harsh temperatures and pressure. They don’t need to be stored at a particular temperature. You can travel with them to all kinds of climates and enjoy them in all kinds of weather.But we recommend you not to put in sunlight for better shelf life
What is the quantity in each product ?
The weight of an Spice Up Foods packet ranges from 50gms to 80gms and most of them transform into a 200-300gm serving after being prepared.
Can I prepare Spice Up Foods at the office without a microwave?
Absolutely. Spice Up Foods is optimized for "kettle-only" preparation. If you have access to an electric kettle or a hot water dispenser, you can enjoy a hot, authentic meal like Dal Makhani or Pav Bhaji in 7-8 minutes without needing a kitchen or microwave.
How does one buy the product ?
Spice Up Foods products can be purchased on our website www.spiceupfood.in Furthermore, they can directly be purchased by placing an order via phone or WhatsApp on +91 9147080888
What are the modes of payment available ?
Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, NetBanking, PayTM or other online wallets services.
Does Spice Up foods accept international payments?
Spiceup Foods accepts payments through various service providers and payment methods across its sales channels. This is enabled through the Razorpay platform, an integrated solution managing the payment process through its gateway for the website. The Razorpay platform allows for international payments from users of the system through integration with net banking, Credit and Debit Cards, UPI, and other payment methods. In case you have any queries regarding payment and international payments towards it please write to us here: info@spiceupmail.com. Kindly note that shipments are currently restricted to Indian locations across India only. Our international shipments are currently on hold. This however would not impact payments to be made through international services but with delivery locations based out of India.
How many days would it take for me to receive the product post order confirmation ?
In Kolkata our products are delivered within 3 working days. However, if you reside in another city they would take 7 working days to reach you.
What if I receive a tampered or a damaged product ?
We will arrange for a replacement once you notify us. You can notify us within 15 days of receiving the product.opening video of product packaging is a must.
The product looks different when we received it? is it the same product ?
Please note that the actual appearance of the food product may vary from the images displayed on our website. Factors such as lighting, photography techniques, and individual batch variations may result in differences in color, texture, and presentation. We strive to maintain consistency in quality and taste across all our offerings, but minor aesthetic differences are to be expected. Rest assured, the taste and quality of the product remain our top priority. Thank you for your understanding.This is the same product that you had ordered.