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Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal - Smokey BBQ Review

Radix Nutrition has become well entrenched on the Australian market and is now commonly stocked in many outdoor stores. The range has evolved over the years and now the Original 600 range of which this meal is a part, has become a great option for single hikers or for couples not wanting big meals to share.

Starting with the positives of this meal and as is common with all products in the Radix range, the packaging is very attractive and grabs your attention which is half the battle with this ever growing segment of the market. The packaging across the range is also very small and while you could be fooled into thinking there isn’t much food in the bag, it’s comparable, if not lighter weight-wise when compared to other brands. The other plus with this compact packing is that it takes up less space in your pack.

This Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ comes with 597 calories and is loaded with nutrients including 30.2 grams of protein that helps muscle repair at the end of a big day of hiking. While this meal is marketed as a single serve meal, Gill and I usually share one between the two of us and; as big an eater as I am, it fills us up quite well.

The original version of this meal came in a packet that didn’t have a base that opened out but this feature has now been updated so it now opens flat to help prevent it from falling over when you put the bag down.

Water wise the recommendation to rehydrate is 250 ml and this amount was spot on creating a good texture that just works.The packet recommends leaving the food to rehydrate for five minutes but we find an extra 2-3 minutes helps improve the overall texture.

So what about taste? I’m a big fan of spicy food but I know I’m in the minority here. Most people would assume that a meal sold as ‘Smokey BBQ’ would have a smokey flavour and certainly when you open the packet you do get that smokey hit which does abate a bit to more of a background level when you rehydrate the meal. Gill felt that it has a bit of spice to it but in all honesty while I liked the flavour I didn’t notice any noticeable level of spice. Like the other meals in this range this meal does have a higher level of sodium compared to some other brands on the market but is one of the lower options in this range and as someone who doesn’t add salt to food I found that it wasn’t really noticeable.

Be warned that if you have a nut or dairy allergy because this meal came with a warning that there may be traces of nuts and/or dairy given it is made in a factory where other nut/dairy products are present. On the plus side this meal is plant based and gluten free which helps to make it more accessible if that’s you.

Price wise this meal sells at AUD $14.99 RRP and is comparable to other brands of the same size, even more so when you look at the quality of what you get and all in a tiny little package.

And what’s the final verdict? For my tastes while I would have preferred a bit of extra spiciness, but that’s me, this is one of the better meals in the range and definitely one I am glad to eat.

The Facts

• 597 calories
• 30.2 grams protein
• 28.0 grams fat
• 49.3 grams carbohydrates
• 13.4 grams fibre
• 769 mg sodium

We Like

• One of the tastier meals in the ‘600’ range and due to the smokiness a bit more unique
• A plant based tasty meal with recognisable ingredients
• Freeze dried – this takes much of the weight out of the meal and helps to limit the weight in your pack
• Available in a range of calorie sizes to suit your needs
• Very compact packaging packed full of calories helping to reduce your pack bulk
• This sizing is a generous-sized single served or a nice size to share, at least for us

We Don't Like

• The main negative of any commercially preprepared dehydrated or freeze dried food is the cost, but given the nutrients and calories in this pack, its good value. It really comes down to whether you have the time to make your own and if you can achieve the same flavour

Best Uses

• Great option for a quick, filling and easy lunch or dinner

Buy One

You can purchase the Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ from Radix, Snowys, Wild Earth or Wildfire Sports

Disclosure:  We may earn a small commission, at no additional expense to you, if you click through and make a purchase. Please note that our affiliations do not influence, in any way, the independence of our reviews. If we don’t like a product, you’ll hear about it from us!

PLEASE NOTE: As a special offer, Radix Australia is offering a 10% discount on meal purchases (information correct as at 29 March 2025). This discount will be applied at the checkout when you make your purchase via the Radix Australia link above and use the code AUSTRALIANHIKER

Other Versions

Radix produces a wide range of meals delivering a range calories. The Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ comes in 400, 600, and 800 calorie sizings

Investment

AUD $14.99 RRP

Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ as purchased

Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ nutrition and ingredient panel as well as instructions for rehydrating. Note the water fill line on the top right to make it easy on the trail to get the water level right

Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ bag base

Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ packet with the base folded open and standing up

Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ packet showing un-rehydrated food ready to add water

Radix Nutrition Original 600 KCal Meal – Smokey BBQ rehydrated and ready to eat

Disclaimer

This review was done with product provided to Australian Hiker for test by Radix Nutrition

Last updated

26 March 2025

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