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Vegan freeze dried meals: what are they?

Trekking freeze dried food has become a staple within the hiking and outdoor activity community. Food undergoes a lengthy, unusual process in which it is frozen then dried to achieve long-term preservation. In fact, any food containing water can be freeze-dried — even ice cream. If ice cream can be freeze-dried, why not vegan food?
Indeed, even if you might think that some plant-based foods lose their flavour once dried, the result with freeze-drying is quite different. Vegans can therefore have freeze-dried food to fuel their activities.

Vegan freeze dried meals: good or bad?

Vegan food can be tricky for some people to get to grips with. This difficulty stems from the fact that vegan dishes contain no dairy products, no eggs, and no animal-derived ingredients. Yet despite the absence of these types of products, vegan dishes are often complete and balanced. Sometimes they even provide the body with a far more balanced nutritional intake. Can you eat well without meat? Absolutely.

Vegan dishes are often underrated. Yet they represent a genuinely reliable way of eating. Vegan products are made entirely from plant-based ingredients. A pasta dish made with mushrooms lacks nothing compared to the same dish made with meat. The same applies to freeze-dried versions. On top of that, they allow you to follow a low-fat diet.

Vegan freeze dried meals: contents

For vegans who practise outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering, finding food can sometimes feel like a challenge. It's not always easy to choose and carry what you need to put together a survival meal. However, drawing on our extensive experience, we offer you foods to compose your daily meal. We have:

At breakfast

As the first meal of the day, you should choose something light but packed with energy. For your enjoyment, we offer:

• Cashew nut and goji berry breakfast

This 123 g pack, produced by TentMeals, a UK brand, fits easily into your pocket. It provides nearly 500 kcal of energy. It is also available in a larger version delivering 800 kcal. A real treat ready in under 10 minutes in the morning. It contains cashews, berries, and oats.

• Cinnamon breakfast

Packed at a total weight of 116 g, this dish is made from a blend of oats, coconut milk, cinnamon, nuts, and more. It is produced in the UK by TentMeals. It provides around 500 kcal when taken at breakfast. The larger version is also available, offering approximately 500 kcal.

At lunch

In the lunch category, we stock products rich in protein and dietary fibre. Browse the list and you'll be spoilt for choice. Here is a preview of our range of vegan freeze-dried foods.

• 5-bean cassoulet – double portion: a product from the well-known British brand SUMMIT TO EAT, lactose-free and gluten-free – 1,000 kcal;
• Vegan chilli: in the style of chilli con carne, beef is replaced here by soya. It delivers a substantial intake of carbohydrates, protein, and lipids. It's a complete meal with an energy value of around 315 kcal. This treat is produced by the French brand VOYAGER.

Make your choices and enjoy.

For dessert

For desserts, the choice is wide. You have freeze-dried fruits available, as well as vegetables. You can find:

• Freeze-dried carrot granules – 300 g;
• Freeze-dried mixed vegetables – 100 g;

We also have the Green Smoothie – Detox

Vegan freeze dried meals: benefits for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, and more

Vegan dishes are known for containing as little fat as possible. When you eat a freeze-dried vegan food, the fat content is almost negligible, making it an essential food for the body. Moreover, vegan freeze dried food is rich in fibre and protein. In general, it has excellent nutritional composition. Those who eat it are exposed to less gluten and fat.

This benefit leads to another. The less the body is exposed to elements that do not serve it well, the better it will function. Freeze-dried vegan food helps protect the health of those who choose it. Eating vegan is also eating healthily, to put it simply.

To continue listing the advantages, another relates to the cost of purchasing food. With no meat involved, you save a few pennies. The majority of vegan freeze dried meals are indeed quite affordable to buy.

Foods of this kind are mostly lightweight and easy to carry. This is invaluable when you need to travel long distances or head out on an adventure. You'll always find a small corner of your bag to fit in a snack, no matter how full it is. The packaging is designed to be genuinely lightweight and durable.

Freeze-drying packaging is airtight and resistant to a range of temperatures. It is designed to keep products for years without altering their flavour or texture. This means your food won't let you down in the middle of an adventure.