Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about NOMaste meals, ingredients or taking them on the trail? Start here.

1. What are NOMaste meals?

NOMaste makes vegan, gluten-free freeze-dried meals with bold Indian flavors. Every meal is cooked in small batches with real ingredients, then freeze-dried to make it lightweight and easy to pack for backpacking, camping, travel and wherever you go.

2. Are NOMaste meals vegan and gluten-free?

Yes. All NOMaste meals are vegan and gluten-free. Our meals are made without meat, dairy or eggs.

Our meals are prepared in a shared commercial kitchen, so if you have a severe food allergy, please review the ingredients and allergen information for the individual meal before ordering.

3. How much protein is in a NOMaste meal?

Every NOMaste pouch contains 30+ grams of plant-based protein and two servings.

Protein varies by recipe, with our current meals ranging from 31–38 grams of protein per pouch. You can find the complete nutrition information on each meal's product page.

4. How do I prepare a NOMaste freeze-dried meal?

Add hot water directly to the pouch, reseal it and let the meal rehydrate. Give it a good stir before eating.

Preparation and water amounts can vary slightly by meal, so check the instructions on your pouch for the best results.

5. Are NOMaste meals good for backpacking and camping?

That's exactly what they're made for. Freeze-drying removes most of the water from the food, making NOMaste meals lightweight and easy to pack while letting you bring a complete meal into the backcountry.

They're also handy for camping, paddling, road trips, travel or anywhere you want an easy meal without carrying fresh ingredients.

6. Are NOMaste meals spicy?

They're flavorful, not fiery. NOMaste meals use aromatic Indian spices for plenty of flavor without being overwhelmingly hot.

7. How many servings are in each pouch?

Each NOMaste pouch contains two servings. Nutrition information on each product page shows the calories, protein, fiber and other nutrition details for the meal.

8. Where are NOMaste meals made?

NOMaste is a small Minnesota business, and our meals are cooked in small batches in Minneapolis before being freeze-dried and packaged.

9. Where does NOMaste ship?

We currently ship NOMaste meals to customers in the United States and Canada. Available shipping options and rates are shown at checkout.

10. Where can I buy NOMaste meals?

You can order NOMaste meals directly through our website, and you'll also find us at a growing number of outdoor retailers and independent stores.

11. I'm a retailer. How do I carry NOMaste?

We're intentionally growing NOMaste with outdoor stores, co-ops and independent retailers. If you're interested in carrying NOMaste, email us at contact@nomastemeals.com.

12. Who started NOMaste?

NOMaste was started by Neha after more than a decade of camping and backpacking and wanting better plant-based food on the trail.

The idea was simple: make the kind of flavorful, satisfying meal she'd actually want to eat after a long day outside. Each NOMaste recipe is still cooked in small batches before being freeze-dried.