Freeze-Dried Know-How
Organic dried fruit for practical cupboard use
Organic describes how ingredients are produced, not how they behave in every recipe.
The Freeze-Dried Blog
Recipes, know-how and honest answers. New articles most days.
Recipes & Ideas
How to use passion fruit powder without wasting it
Passion fruit powder adds sharp tropical flavour with very little moisture.
Recipes & Ideas
How to use dragon fruit powder without wasting it
Dragon fruit powder is mainly a colour and flavour ingredient, so small amounts often go further than expected.
Home Freeze-Drying
Can you freeze-dry food at home in a normal kitchen?
True freeze-drying is not the same as ordinary freezing or oven drying.
Recipes & Ideas
How to store baking ingredients without losing texture
Moisture, air, heat and light affect baking ingredients in different ways.
Freeze-Dried Know-How
Freeze-dried peas in everyday cooking
freeze-dried peas are best chosen for convenience, texture and storage practicality
Freeze-Dried Know-How
How to read ingredient labels without missing the basics
Check whether figures are given per 100g, per serving or both.
Freeze-Dried Know-How
Are dates dried fruit and what kind are they?
A date is the fruit of the date palm, and many dates sold in the UK are dried or partially dried.
Freeze-Dried Know-How
Is dried fruit a good choice for your cupboard?
Dried fruit can be a useful cupboard ingredient, but the label matters.
Freeze-Dried Know-How
Using an air fryer to dry fruit without guesswork
Air fryers can dry some fruit, but results depend on low heat, thin slices and patient checking.
Freeze-Dried Know-How
How to compare iron in dried fruit without guesswork
Iron figures on dried fruit labels are often easiest to compare per 100g.
Freeze-Dried Know-How
Choosing kitchen containers that keep dry ingredients usable
For dry ingredients, the main risks are moisture, air exposure and poor labelling.