FREEZE DRYING IN NUTSHELL

Freeze Drying is a method of drying frozen foods inside a vacuum at extremely low temperatures (without melting the ice contained in the food) so the product remains in its original uncooked state.

The foods cell structure remains intact during drying, so it does not shrink or lose its shape. This gives a product which rehydrates instantly when you add the water back to it, while retaining the texture and appearance of the fresh product. Freeze dried products do not need preservatives to give a long shelf life, as the low moisture content means they are shelf stable due to the freeze drying process alone. Freeze drying provides a number of benefits for the product:
  • Retains the colour and shape – no shrinkage as seen when dehydrated
  • Fresh flavour – far superior to other forms of air-drying
  • Retains nutritional value
  • No need for temperature controlled storage
  • Light weight – easy to handle and ship
  • Long shelf life – is a stable product

So, you get the qualities of the fresh foods harvested at their optimum, preserved in an easy-to-use form for your application.

At Freeze Dried Food we can source and freeze your product, freeze a product you provide us, or provide you with the equipment to undertake the freezing process yourself. Scroll to learn more about the different options available.

WE SOURCE IT. WE FREEZE DRY IT.

Sometimes it's just easier to keep the entire process with us. If you want us to source you a product, then freeze dry it for you get in touch below let us know what you are thinking.

YOU SOURCE IT. WE FREEZE DRY IT.

If you've got a product that is ready to be freeze dried, send it to us and we can take care of the rest. We'll make the process as straightforward as possible, so click below to get in touch.

YOU SOURCE IT. YOU FREEZE DRY IT.

If your company has grown and you're ready to take on the entire project yourself, we can help out. You can freeze dry your own items - leasing the machine off FDF.