To solve this, nothing beats freeze-dried staple foods. A great alternative to freeze dried food. These foods offer numerous benefits for everyone. If you'd like to get some, Freezedried & Co has a wide variety available to make your next hike or adventure even better.

Freeze-dried staple foods

The question of food preservation

Food preservation has long been subject to numerous challenges. Given the role food plays in human life, this is easy to understand. Recently, a highly useful and effective solution has emerged. Freeze-drying is a food preservation process that removes moisture from products while retaining their flavour. In detail, the food is frozen and then completely dried to remove all water. Simply add water to restore it to its original form. This technology delivers the best results in food preservation (especially snacks) and maintains a high level of nutrients in the food.

Which foods can be freeze-dried?

Based on the principle of freeze-drying, the more water a food contains, the more promising its preservation by this technology. Water is the key factor enabling freeze-drying. As a result, with the exception of products that are too sweet, salty, or oily — such as honey — virtually all foods can be freeze-dried. Foods commonly subjected to this process include: fruits (lightly sweet), vegetables, meat, cheese, and hot drinks. To broaden your knowledge and offer you a new experience, we showcase a wide range of freeze-dried products. We have something for every taste, at prices to suit every budget.

Meats and starchy foods

For meat lovers, we stock freeze-dried beef and chicken pieces available in tins. They are high in protein, with a fat content of 45.4g to 57.2g per product and an energy value of 1,456.6 kJ to 1,249 kJ. We also offer freeze-dried rice, rich in carbohydrates (826g) and protein (87g). These values are not fixed standards but vary according to your choice of meat and starchy foods.

Fruits and vegetables

To replenish your vitamins, we stock a wide range of freeze-dried fruits and vegetables. There is a varied selection of fruit and vegetable powders. To consume fruit powder, simply add warm or cold water according to your preference. The same process applies to vegetables, depending on whether you want a vegetable soup or an infusion. The freeze-drying process reduces the sugar content in fruits, which eliminates excess sugar upon rehydration for consumption. The taste is not affected at all. Products include: organic coconut, strawberry, organic beetroot, banana, apple… We also stock freeze-dried diced strawberries, whole freeze-dried raspberries in pouches and tins. For vegetables, we offer both powdered vegetables and whole vegetables to provide greater variety. Among the powdered vegetables, we have: organic spinach, kale, various vegetable blends, and more. Beyond these, you'll find carrot granules, roasted pepper mixes, peas, jalapeño peppers, and much more.

Benefits for athletes (hikers, skippers, ...)

Activities such as hiking or similar outdoor pursuits require preparation and energy. The longer the activity, the more food you need to plan for. Freeze-dried food is an option that will save space in your pack. This type of food weighs almost nothing, is easy to carry, and keeps for a long time as long as the packaging remains unopened. The nutritional values of the products are preserved and even improved. For sport, you need foods that provide protein to combat muscle fatigue. Freeze-drying causes minimal damage to food and preserves its nutritional values (especially those of essential nutrients). Fats that are harmful to the body are effectively eliminated.

An everyday advantage

Reducing fat intake

On a daily basis, it can help reduce our consumption of high-fat foods. At breakfast, for example, you can have freeze-dried coffee. It provides a significant energy boost to power your day. Instead of small pastries loaded with excess sugar, opt for Beef Jerky (dried meat).

Time saving

Cooking takes time. Even making a quick snack can easily take more than 5 minutes. Freeze-dried snacks, however, are extremely quick and easy to prepare. You also have access to instructions and nutritional information so you know how to prepare them and exactly what you're consuming.

Shelf life

Even when refrigerated, many foods lose their nutritional value over time. Others lose their flavour and gradually become inedible. The hardiest meals barely last a week. Since the purpose of freeze-drying is preservation, freeze dried food holds up best by comparison. When properly stored, it can last up to 15 or even 25 years. In comparison, frozen products keep for only 2 years, and after those two years, the nutritional values are no longer truly beneficial to the body. Some can even become harmful.

Ease of transport

A food that has been freeze-dried can lose up to 80% or more of its weight. As packaged products, they become easy to carry and far less bulky. In a standard backpack, you can fit enough freeze-dried food for at least 4 days of hiking.

Conclusion

All in all, freeze-dried foods are not necessarily complete meals. However, they are a quick source of essential nutrients. They are also a great way to grab a quick bite while waiting for a proper meal.