Any subtle difference?
2006-07-26 02:00:53 · 7 answers · asked by omazzri 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I think with instant food you need to add water (think instant oatmeal) - ready-to-eat food is just that - ready to eat without any preperation (like a Twinkie).
2006-07-26 02:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ready to Eat means that you can eat it just as it is when you open the package. Instant means the food needs some preparation - usually anywhere from 1-5 minutes.
2006-07-26 02:04:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instant food usually requires some kind of addition like water to finish it, like instant pudding, soup, etc. Ready to eat is just that.
2006-07-26 02:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think ready to eat can be eaten right away but instant is usually just quicker that the alternatives eg instant coffee, rice or mash - you ust add water instead of making from scratch
2006-07-26 02:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by Berri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instant means you add water and heat. Ready to eat means you just open the package and eat it how it comes.
2006-07-26 02:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by MyBestFriendIsMuslim.....So? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the difference is instant food you microwave it then eat ready to eat food you just eat it without putting in heat or hot temps.
2006-07-26 02:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by connerdevil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instant means you have to mix it with something - - like water,milk, etc. Ready-to-eat -- means "open and eat" ---
2006-07-26 02:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋