Freeze Dried Holiday Treats For Updating Your Product Line | Shepherd Foods

Home freeze dryers have grown in popularity as a food preservation technique to greatly increase the shelf life of food. Now, many interested people who want preserved foods of all kinds are buying up pre-packaged freeze dried meals and ingredients to stock their pantries. 

Freeze dried foods can fit just about any meal of the day, all year long! For the winter holidays, however, there are some creative ways to prepare foods that can be served special on the table or given as beautiful and delicious gifts. Listed below are some great ideas you can turn to for providing for your guests or consumers if you own a small food product business! 

Peppermint Candies

Give your consumers the gift of a new experience on some of the oldest candy classics available. Peppermint candy canes, taffies, and more transform during the freeze drying process. Instead of the usual sticky sensations or dissolving a candy cane for hours, these new forms will offer crunchy textures. Traditional shapes will take on a mind of their own, adding to the impact.

Irresistible Seasonal Baked Goods

Help your consumers enjoy the flavors of the holidays wherever they are, whether on the go or upstairs in bed (without having to take a trip to the fridge). Pumpkin pie and cheesecake, for example, can be freeze dried into bite-size chunks for indulging whenever the craving strikes. No refrigeration is necessary!

Festive Flavor Blends For Mixing Things Up

Beverages can be freeze dried, resulting in a powder that can either be reconstituted or added to other foods for a burst of flavor. Eggnog is one of these highly recognized flavors for the winter holidays that your consumers can now enjoy in nearly any other recipe they can think up. By incorporating a serving of eggnog powder into baked goods or other creamy desserts, a bold flavor can be achieved without adding a lot of moisture to the recipe. 

For more information about the freeze drying process and how many benefits you can offer your consumers with these products, give Shepherd Foods a call today at (800) 497-8321. Our co-manufacturing and co-packing services make it possible to receive the support of a professional freeze drying team and industrial equipment for your business. 

Taking the initiative on an opportunity like this during the holiday season can also help your business to take part in holiday shopping surges! Don’t miss out on the option to improve your product line and brand image this season.