retort-pouch food; packaged sterilized food
Refers to food sealed in a pouch and heat-sterilized, such as curry, pasta sauce, or rice packs. Common in supermarkets and convenience stores.
Retort-pouch food is also useful as emergency rations.
I warmed the retort-pouch food in a hot water bath before eating it.
I keep retort-pouch food on hand in case of a disaster.
This retort-pouch food can be heated in a microwave.