the process
The Superiority of Freeze-Dried Food over Store-Bought Produce
Our products are carefully nurtured in a fertile soil and pristine air, and they are harvested at the optimal time of their natural harvesting period. The products exhibit their highest nutritional properties during their peak harvest season. Consequently, the farmers promptly deliver the products to us immediately after harvesting. Subsequently, the products undergo a freeze-drying process, are meticulously packaged, and finally shipped to your residence.
Lyophilisation, also known as freeze drying, is widely regarded as the preeminent method for food preservation. This technique ensures that products are maintained in their pristine state, devoid of any additives, preservatives, added sugar, or extraneous ingredients.
1. Freeze-Drying Preserves Nutrients
In the majority of traditional agricultural methods, fruits and vegetables are gathered prior to reaching full ripeness, and before they accumulate a significant amount of micronutrients and antioxidants. Subsequently, they are loaded onto transportation vehicles and transported to retail establishments, where the combination of heat and light further diminishes the nutritional content of the produce.
Our process enables farmers to selectively harvest fruits and vegetables at their optimal ripeness, subsequently employing freeze-drying techniques to retain the essential nutrients. Consequently, when indulging in any of our daily blends, such as Pacific Northwest Tart Berry or Strawberry Banana, you are directly benefiting from the micronutrients and antioxidants present in these produce, as if freshly picked from the vine.
2. Freeze-Drying Increases Shelf-Life
Although we consistently advocate for the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, we acknowledge the challenges of consuming them before they spoil. The process of freeze-drying not only safeguards the nutritional content of our produce, but also significantly prolongs its shelf life. Through the extraction of moisture prior to grinding our ingredients into a powder, we effectively extend the lifespan of fruits and vegetables from a mere few days to several months.
As an illustration, our Clean Greens blend comprises of organically grown fuji apples, cucumber, spinach, and sea buckthorn. One can fully harness the nutritional benefits they offer, such as fiber, phytonutrients, lutein, antioxidants, and more, at their own convenience, rather than experiencing spoilage of store-bought ingredients in the refrigerator.
3. Freeze-Drying Reduces Food Waste
Based on the findings of the Natural Resources Defense Council, it is estimated that around 40% of food in Europe is wasted. Astonishingly, a significant portion of the European population, specifically one in eight individuals, faces the unfortunate reality of insufficient food supply. This distressing situation primarily arises from the superficial aspect of food, such as the disposal of misshapen or blemished fruits and vegetables, solely based on visual aesthetics, even before reaching the grocery store.
