Description

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Augason Farms Fruit Variety Pail offers a delightful assortment of freeze-dried and dehydrated fruits. These fruits are perfect for smoothies, fruit salads, or any of the recipes included in the pail. They also make a tasty, crunchy-sweet snack straight from the bag. Plus, they’re an excellent choice for outdoor adventures or road trips, thanks to their no-spoil, no-refrigeration nature. You can trust that Augason Farms’ long-term food storage solutions are consistently made with flavorful, high-quality ingredients.

PAIL INCLUDES: Freeze-Dried Sliced Strawberries, Freeze-Dried Apple Dices, Freeze-Dried Whole Raspberries, Freeze-Dried Whole Blueberries, Dehydrated Banana Chips, Spiff-E-Whip Dessert Topping Mix, and a Recipe Booklet for maximum shelf life.

Summary

• All-natural Strawberries, Apples, Bananas, Raspberries, and Blueberries
• Includes Spiff-e-Whip Dessert Topping, perfect for dipping and desserts
• Comes with a Recipe Booklet
• Fruits are individually packaged in heavy-duty, air-tight pouches
• Ideal for emergency food storage, outdoor survival food, camping, and everyday snacks
• Shelf life ranges from 10 to 30 years depending on the fruit type

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Why Choose Freeze-Dried Foods Like Augason Farms?

Shelf Life

The shelf life of food is highly dependent on its moisture content; the lower the moisture, the longer the shelf life. Dehydrated foods can lose up to 90% of their moisture content, providing a shelf life up to 15 years, and sometimes up to 25 years based on the type. However, freeze-dried foods are optimal for long-term storage, offering a shelf life of 25 years or more. Storing freeze-dried food in a cool, dark, and dry environment can further extend their longevity.

Preparation of Freeze-Dried Food

To prepare freeze-dried food, simply add water and wait for rehydration. The taste will be remarkably close to fresh. Preparing dehydrated food, on the other hand, usually requires boiling, which can take around 20 minutes depending on the type of food.

Nutrition

Freeze-dried foods maintain most of their nutrients through the preservation process. Once rehydrated, they closely resemble their fresh counterparts in nutritional value. In contrast, dehydrated foods retain only about 60-75% of their original nutrients. Freeze-dried foods can retain approximately 97% of their original nutrients.

Taste

Taste is essential when choosing food. Both freeze-dried and dehydrated foods can offer great flavors, but freeze-dried items usually win in taste tests. Freeze-drying helps preserve the food’s flavor, texture, and aroma by not using heat, unlike dehydration. Dehydration can cause food to lose flavor, nutrients, and texture.