Please refer back to this page regularly as we answer new questions that are relevant to the Food Sock product range

1.What is the shelf-life of the Food Socks?

Shelf life is currently at 12 months.   The product will last much longer in the correct conditions.  It has a shelf-life, not an expiry date.

2. What are the ingredients in each Food Sock?

Although we can’t share the detailed ingredients list, due to Intellectual Property and the fact that a lot of time and money has been invested in the development.
We can however say that they are all soya based products, which contain the following base ingredients:  Pasta, rice, flavourings, stock powders, herbs, spices, dehydrated veggies, pulses and beans.    We do not use mushrooms and nuts – however these are present in our factory.

3.  Are the Food Socks Halaal and Vegetarian?
All the ingredients we source are Halaal as well as vegetarian, keeping in mind we do use stock and soup powders which DO contain animal products.  We are Halaal certified through the MJCHT. 

4. Do you have a micro-nutrients breakdown?

Yes, they are available on request and is also printed on package label.

5.  How do you prepare the Food Socks?

All our Food Socks are prepared in the same manner – they require a pot, water and a source of heat.  Empty the entire contents in a pot, add boiling water as indicated on the packaging and cook until ready.  Some products use beans, these are packaged separately in the Food Sock, and will require boiling first to soften as they take a little longer to prepare.  Some people, if in a hurry, exclude the beans from the pot.

6.  Who can benefit from a Food Sock?

Absolutely anyone!!
The poor, the wealthy, the elderly, students, Government, campers, disabled, the single, the married, … the list goes on!

7.  Are we not harming the environment with the plastic sleeves?

We use recyclable plastic sleeves.

8.  Will the Food Socks help in disaster relief?

It is PERFECT for disaster relief.  They are easily distributed, easily stored for quick access at times of need and easy to prepare with minimal resources at the victims disposal.  Not to mention minimal cost as opposed to traditional food parcels.

9.  Can my church purchase Food Socks for our emergency food relief cupboard?

Most definitely.  At such a low cost, a family of 4 can have a fantastic meal every day for that week.  What better way to support your congregants in need.

10.  Can my company sponsor meals or even adopt a feeding center?

What a wonderful idea!  The Food Sock is ideal for feeding centers and creches etc.  Not only can your company adopt, but we will provide at wholesale prices and include the company logo on the packaging.

11.  Can we cook the meals in a microwave?

It can be done, but we recommend it rather be prepared on a stove.  The meal takes about 30 minutes to cook and should be stirred during this time to prevent burning and ensure even absorption of the water.

12.  What do the Food Socks weigh?
Rounded off weights – FULL SIZE 
Tomato Bredie: 410g
Pasta Bolognese: 350g
Mutton Stew: 445g
Chicken Pasta: 350g
Chicken Breyani: 350g
Chicken and Veggie Soup: 210g
Melkkos: 410g
Mac & Cheese: 410g
Chakalaka Samp & Beans: 500g

13. Are Our Meals Too Salty?

When it comes to saltiness, it’s truly a matter of personal preference, making it a challenge to provide a definitive answer. We take pride in our commitment to limiting the sodium content in our meals, as is evident from the ingredient list. Despite this effort, some meals may taste saltier than others due to the nature of their individual ingredients.

It’s worth noting that for every individual who finds a meal too salty, there may be just as many, if not more, who deem the seasoning perfect. Let’s take curry as an illustrative example: the spiciness level of curry can be too intense for those who prefer milder flavors, whereas spice enthusiasts often add extra seasoning to meet their taste preferences.

If you encounter a meal that feels too salty for your taste, a simple fix can be to dilute it with a bit more water. Alternatively, exploring another meal from our Food Sock range might better suit your palate—we all have our unique flavor inclinations, after all.

14. Melkkos with Macaroni?  huh?
South African Melkkos
Here in South Africa we have plenty of great desserts to choose from. But have you ever heard about Melkkos? The word “melkkos” directly translate to Milk food.

To be honest “milk food” really does not sound very appetizing. Melkkos is a sort of lumpy, porridge like, milky dessert. Looking at it, it almost looks like a thick white sauce, just sweetened and spiced up with some cinnamon. Well, that also doesn’t sound to great. Just trust me, try it once. You will truly be amazed with the taste.

There is only one secret here. Serve your melkkos with lots and lots of cinnamon.

This is a great dessert to serve during the cold months. It is truly a pure comfort food. I think it’s just the combination of the milky porridge like pudding and the great taste of cinnamon that makes it so great.

The traditional recipe is made with plenty of milk and some flour. The older traditional method is to add either spaghetti or macaroni noodles – believe me, try it!