Cakes, Biscuits, Bread

Long shelf life bread and biscuits: what are they?

Long shelf life breads and biscuits are simply foods that have undergone dehydration. This is a food preservation process that allows long-term storage.

This differs from freeze-drying, which is a process that first involves freezing food, then dehydrating it to remove all the water it contains. This process offers many advantages, including storing the food for many years, even several decades. Moreover, freeze-drying doesn't alter either the flavours or nutritional values of the food. Furthermore, there's no risk of the food rotting or developing mould.

As a reminder, many foods can be freeze-dried. For a food to be suitable for freeze-drying, it must contain water. Therefore, with the exception of honey and oil, all foods can undergo freeze-drying.

The breads and biscuits we offer are not freeze-dried, but rather cut directly and packaged in tins or airtight bags. More specifically, these are wholemeal breads, rye breads, nutritional bars, biscuits or cookies that you can snack on during your outdoor activity. These are packaged either in bags or in tins.

These are essential staple foods that ordinarily cannot be kept for long. Taking the example of wholemeal bread, you'll notice that the expiry date printed on the tin corresponds to 2 years after the production date. This is actually a precautionary measure taken in Germany to quickly use up stocks. However, at Freezedried & Co, we hold certificates (which you can view in each product's specification sheet) stating that these breads can be stored for up to 15 years.

Breads and biscuits are foods that endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts should definitely incorporate into their diet.

Nutritional benefits of bread for outdoor enthusiasts

Like pasta and rice, bread is also a starchy food. It's therefore recommended to consume it at every meal, particularly when you're expending energy. As an athlete, bread fuels your efforts and supports you throughout your adventure. It's mainly composed of starch and therefore provides you with a significant carbohydrate intake.

During your hikes, you work your muscles intensely and they require a lot of energy. Thanks to the carbohydrates in bread, you benefit from an excellent energy source. Moreover, consuming bread during the recovery phase helps you replenish the glycogen stores you've depleted.

Wholemeal bread is mainly composed of proteins, fibre, vitamins and minerals that work together to ensure your muscles function properly.

Nutritional benefits of biscuits for outdoor enthusiasts

Biscuits are foods appreciated by almost everyone. They're snacks that are easily integrated into our diet, whether at breakfast, as a snack or for a quick bite. The nutritional content of biscuits varies depending on their composition. However, those made primarily from wheat flour provide carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins (B) and minerals (mainly iron).

B vitamins are responsible for converting carbohydrates into energy. Iron is an essential mineral for outdoor athletes. It's easily assimilated by the body and plays a role in red blood cell production. It also facilitates oxygen transport throughout all body cells, essential for endurance.

Advantages of long shelf life products

Long shelf life breads and biscuits are among the essential items that outdoor enthusiasts should add to their travel kit. They have the advantage of being storable for many years without decomposing. Thanks to their exceptional nutritional values and practicality, they enable outdoor athletes to remain self-sufficient during emergency situations.

These foods are ultra-lightweight and therefore easy to carry in a backpack. Another advantage of long shelf life foods is that they retain their flavour and colour. They also maintain their nutritional values.

They're packaged in very large tins that can feed a whole group or family. These breads, biscuits and cakes require no preparation. All you need to do is open the packaging and help yourself. You can even snack on them whilst continuing your challenging journey. You remain free to make all your movements.

Breads and biscuits are foods that we always enjoy sharing with family or friends. Bread especially is an ancestral food that is part of French culture and heritage. It's always a pleasure to enjoy, share or offer it.

Combined with biscuits, they provide better health, optimal performance and moments of joy and pleasure. On our site, you'll discover dairy products (butter, cheese) to spread on your bread for a change of taste and to treat yourself. In this section, you'll also find flour (for storage) to make your own bread, biscuit or cake recipes.