Mixed into Fish or Meat Pemmican
Mixed into Fish or Meat Pemmican is a traditional, energy-dense survival food originating from Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly the Plains and Subarctic regions. It is a concentrated mixture of dried, powdered meat (often bison, elk, or fish), rendered fat (like tallow or lard), and sometimes dried berries like saskatoon or chokecherries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is extremely high in fat and protein, with virtually no carbohydrates, providing a massive calorie load in a small, lightweight package. A typical serving is a rich source of calories, essential fatty acids, and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
Per 1 bar (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Pemmican is a marvel of food preservation and nutrition, historically used as a lightweight, non-perishable ration for long journeys, hunting trips, and warfare. Its unique composition of fat and protein provided sustained energy, and when stored properly in a cool place, it could remain edible for years.
