Freeze-Dry & Dehydration Process for Wise Food Storage

The process of turning perishable foods like vegetables and cooked meals into a shelf-stable product that remains safe, nutritious, and palatable two to three decades later is impressive to say the least. Not only does such an innovative technology allow one to lock in future food needs at today’s prices, but it helps millions of people become better prepared for potential emergencies.

We did some research on the technology behind long-term food storage and learned how one leading food storage company — Wise Foods — accomplished this challenge while keeping their prices low. In fact, the shelf-stable, “just add water” meals at Wise Foods carry an amazing 25-year life when stored properly.

The following information was provided to us by Wise Foods and briefly covers the technological process of turning tasty meals into long-term food storage products.

At Wise Foods, we take a unique and innovative approach to long-term food storage and emergency preparedness. Our ready-made entrees include both freeze-dried and dehydrated components, depending upon the food component.

Through extensive evaluation, research and testing, we have combined both freeze-dried and dehydrated products together to ensure optimal taste, texture and nutritional value. Expensive ingredients such as peas, carrots and other vegetables are generally freeze-dried. Other ingredients like noodles and onions actually taste better when dehydrated.

By utilizing both freeze-dried and dehydrated food, we offer ready-made meals that are guaranteed to be fresh when reconstituted even after 25 or more years, if kept in optimal conditions.

Freeze-Dried and Dehydrated Advantages

1. Food maintains its original flavor, shape, color, and texture

2. Food retains its nutritional value

3. Food is condensed in size

4. With nearly all its water extracted, food is extremely light weight

5. With the addition of water, food is quickly and completely reconstituted

6. Wise Foods’ customers enjoy peace of mind because of the food’s long shelf life

The Freeze-Dry Process

In freeze-drying, the product is first flash frozen and then placed in a vacuum drying chamber. This process removes 98% of the water and moisture without affecting the taste, color, form or nutritional value of the food item.

The Dehydration Process

In dehydration, food products move through a drying chamber where air removes the moisture from the food. This occurs at low temperatures so that the nutritional profile stays intact.

So, in a nutshell, Wise Foods creates their 25-year shelf life food storage products through the relatively new technology of freeze drying combined with another technology — dehydration — that has been used since ancient times. This innovative combination optimizes for taste and preservation. When packaged in their flavor-locking mylar pouch, Wise Foods succeeds in delivering a food storage product that can stand the test of time.

We invite you to visit our Wise Foods coupons page for an exclusive discount and free shipping coupon. Wise Foods also provides additional product information and tips for quickly and conveniently building your food storage supply.

Image Credit: Pantry photo courtesy of Wise Foods.