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Mexican · 425 g

Mexican Black Beans & Rice

Black beans and rice mixed together with sweetcorn, tomato and peppers, lifted with a warm Mexican-style spice blend.

Earthy black bean depth against sweet corn and tomato, with smoky paprika warmth and a citrus edge.

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Approved 425 g Protea Gourmet Mexican Black Beans & Rice pouch in rich red, showing the botanical protea emblem, the printed recipe name and the prepared meal
Mexican black beans and rice meal in a dark bowl, thoroughly mixed with sweetcorn, diced tomato and red pepper in a warm spiced sauce

Recipe direction

A proposed ingredient direction for this concept. Quantities and the final declaration are not yet fixed.

  • Black beans
  • Long grain rice, mixed through
  • Sweetcorn, tomato and bell pepper
  • Smoked paprika, cumin and chilli blend
  • Coriander and lime note

Recipes across the Protea range are lacto-vegetarian and are formulated without meat, fish, egg, onion, garlic or mushroom. This recipe is a candidate for a vegan declaration, subject to final formulation approval. Allergen and dietary claims will only be confirmed on the approved final specification.

Working specification

Figures below reflect the current working specification for this concept.

Unit net weight
425 g
Pack format
Gusseted retort pouch (concept)
Ambient shelf life
24 months*
Storage
Ambient — no chilled or frozen chain required (working specification).
Cuisine
Mexican
Base
Long grain rice
Flavour profile
Warm & spiced
Pack colour
Terracotta

* Working specification; validation and final release documentation pending.

Pending on final specification

Final ingredient declaration
Final specification in preparation
Allergen declaration
Final specification in preparation
Nutritional values
Final specification in preparation
Preparation guidance
See final pack for approved heating instructions.

Artwork note: the pack and food images shown are original concept visuals created for this design preview. Final artwork, mandatory label information and photography will be approved separately. Range and packaging shown are development concepts. Final ingredients, allergen declarations and specifications will be supplied before commercial ordering.

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