What is Freeze Dried?

Freeze-dried fruit is shelf-stable fruit that has undergone a process to remove nearly all of its moisture while retaining flavor and nutrients. It’s very light, with a dry, crispy texture and intense, concentrated fruit flavor.

How does it happen?

Freeze-drying fruit preserves the berry or pieces of fruit exactly as it is, minus the liquids. According to the FDA, freeze drying, technically called lyophilization, "is a process in which water is removed from a product after it is frozen and placed under a vacuum, allowing the ice to change directly from solid to vapor without passing through a liquid phase." This process leaves the fruit a crispy shell of the fresh version.

How long does it last?

Unopened, freeze-dried fruit can last 25 to 30 years (according to some manufacturers), only if stored under ideal conditions. Meanwhile, it retains most of its sugars so the fruit tastes like it did before the freeze drying process.

What is it used for?

Freeze-dried fruit can be used in many of the same ways as you would use sun-dried and dehydrated fruits. For example, you can put it in baked goods, candy bars, trail mix, smoothies, as a topping, eaten plain, or in emergency food supplies.

Can freeze dried fruit be re-instated?

Yes, if you soak it briefly in room temperature water, it will absorb moisture, but it won't fully return to its exact fresh texture.

Difference between Freeze Dried & Dehydrated

While dehydrating and freeze-drying are both great ways to preserve fruit, the processes and the final products differ. Freeze drying removes all the moisture through sub-zero temperatures. This method keeps the shape of the fruit well, and preserves the flavor better. Freeze-dried goods can last decades and still offer the bright essence of the fruit. Freeze-dried fruit is also airy, light, and crunchy, where dehydrated fruits have a thick density and distinct chew. Dehydrated fruit is chewy because it retains about one-third its water content. Because dehydrated fruits still have some moisture, they often need preservatives to help keep the fruit shelf-stable, and even with additives, this type of dried fruit doesn’t last as long as the freeze-dried counterpart. The moisture content in dehydrated fruit also tends to make it sweeter, where freeze-dried fruit is less saccharine and can better showcase the natural flavor of the fruits. 

How are your preserves sweetened?

Our preserves have Zero added sugar, they are sweetened with date juice only.

What's a unique feature of your Halva?

Our Halva has zero added sugar, it's sweetened with fruit molasses (Carob Molasses, Grape Molasses, Date Molasses or Sour Cherry Molasses).

What is the black forest spread?

Black Forest Spread, is a 100% natural spread made of forest fruits, tahini and hazelnut, as all our products, it contains no added sugar, or additives or preservatives.

Do you offer free delivery?

We offer free delivery all over Lebanon on orders above US $30.

How long does it take to receive my order?

Orders within Beirut are delivered in 24h, and 2-4 days for orders outside Beirut.