Give the Gift of Freeze-Dried Yumminess

It’s not by accident that freeze-dried foods are a gift that really surprises — after all, who knew you could eat strawberries in winter or summer peaches in December? Find out what is so magical about food preservation.

A Peek into the World of Freeze-Dried Snacks

How Do You Do That? Freeze drying, or lyophilisation, refers to the procedure of transforming food into an edible object through a process of freezing and subsequent dehydration. Foods are frozen so that the ice crystals that make up their water become rigid, and then the water is removed by converting it to water vapour in a vacuum. The result is a lightweight, preserved product that retains much of its colour, taste and nutrition.

The Variety is Endless:

Mangoes and strawberries can be freeze-dried as well as blueberries, and even ice cream – all in addition to the range of more exotic and gourmet foods.

Benefits of Freeze-Dried Over Traditional Snacks

Long Shelf Life: fresh foods spoil after a couple of weeks in the fridge or crisper if poorly packaged, but a freeze-dried snack can be stored for years if kept in its Mylar bag.

Nutritional Retention:

Freeze drying is, next to lyophilisation, the best method to preserve nutrition. Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants survive intact so you’re eating wholefood.

Convenience:

Because they are light and compact, as well as easy to reconstitute, freeze-dried snacks are especially popular with back-packers or other travellers, who can enjoy the illusion of freshness in just a few minutes.

The Rising Popularity of Dehydrated Treats

Although freeze drying and dehydrating are not in the same bracket, dehydrated products are also enjoying something of a boom. Done mostly with low heat over a long period, dehydration tend to remove more nutrients than freeze drying does, since there’s more heat involved in the process. But it still retains many of the advantages of freeze-dried products – a long shelf life and easy packaging and shipping.

Gifting Ideas: Curating the Perfect Freeze-Dried Hamper

For Sweet Tooth: freeze-dried fruits, a blend of raspberries, bananas, and pineapples will satisfy sugar cravings without remorse.

Savoury Snacks: just toss in a few olives or a delicious soup and create a gourmet selection with the range available.

The Adventure Pack giveaway: For the world traveller, packs of freeze-dried meals and snacks are the must-have gifts that will fuel your favourite adventurer wherever they plan on going next.

In Conclusion: The Future is Freeze-Dried

This seems likely to accelerate as we develop new and more advanced technology – freeze-dried snacks are some of the tastiest, easiest-to-consume, most nutritious available today. The next time you need to buy a gift or just want to explore something new, remember your options in the delightful world of freeze-dried yumminess.