Freeze-drying is a method of food preservation. It's similar to regular dehydration in that the process removes the water from the food, drying it out. An advantage of freeze drying compared to other methods of drying is it leaves the original qualities of the food intact, including flavors and nutritional value.
So what does that mean for candy?
When dealing with candy, things are actually a bit different than typical food. The candies still go through the freeze drying process, but with some slight adjustments. The candies are actually heated up to a higher temperature during the vacuum phase than you would use for typical food. This allows the structure of the candy to loosen, allowing it to expand in the low pressure environment, resulting in the light airy texture we all love.
while the taste and texture of freeze-dried can vary widely depending on the original treat, In general, this type of candy has a light and airy consistency. The freeze-drying process is designed to preserve the flavor, so you shouldn’t notice any decrease in flavor quality or intensity. The samples we’ve tried were tasty, crunchy, and had a melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
With their longer shelf life, these treats can be stored in your pantry longer without going stale (assuming you can manage to resist them that long), though the main appeal of freeze-dried candy is that it's something fun, different and tasty.
Here at Merry Time, we pride ourselves on providing a wide variety of different Freeze-Dried Candies. We want you to have a fun and exciting experience every time when you open a bag of our candy, so we only offer the best of the best.
