What is freeze drying and how does it work?

Freeze drying is a process in which water is separated from a frozen product in a vacuum environment using a phenomenon called sublimation - the change of water from a solid form to a gas.
Using this method, cell breakage is minimal and the shape, appearance, smell, taste and nutritional value of the product are preserved.

Products dried by the freeze-drying method are used in several different fields, the main ones being the food industry, as well as the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
In retail, the main use is a healthy and tasty bite as a confection.
Depending on the product and the packaging, freeze-drying extends the product's shelf life up to three years without any loss of quality, which makes transport, storage and use of freeze-dried products very convenient.

It turned out that everything with a moisture content can be freeze-dried. The main articles are berries, fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, concentrates, herbs, mushrooms and sprouts. If it is a unique product for which we have no information, there is always the possibility to do a trial drying.

All Freezedry OÜ MEKI brand products are developed and manufactured in Estonia, in a production facility located in the village of Simuna in Lääne-Virumaa.
The products are made in small batches, and by checking the entire production process from beginning to end, we can be sure of the quality and freshness of the products.
In product development, we combine centuries-old Nordic flavors with innovative raw materials and production techniques.
In our products, we use only the highest quality raw materials that come from Estonia and elsewhere.
As much as possible, we use Estonian raw materials, because that is what we know, know and love the most.