Dairy Products

It's no secret that optimal nutrition is essential for optimum performance. The extra nutrients they consume are particularly helpful during the body's recovery phase. Among other things, these nutrients help replenish energy reserves, keep the body constantly hydrated and repair muscles. Among the foods that perform these functions are dairy products. The ones we present in this section have a long shelf-life. Let's take a look at these extraordinary products and the different reasons to adopt them.

What are long-life dairy products?

Long-life dairy products are nothing more than staple foods (milk, cheese, etc.) that have undergone freeze-drying. Freeze-drying is one of the most effective food preservation processes.

Freeze-drying is a preservation process that involves freezing the food of your choice to extract all the water it contains. Among the foods that can be subjected to the freeze-drying process are milk and cheese.

In fact, milk is first frozen and then dehydrated by a sublimation process. As milk is a special foodstuff, these various stages are carried out at very low temperatures. These can be as low as -40°C. This does not prevent the milk from retaining its texture, flavor, smell and, above all, all its nutritional values.

It's important to remember that this process enables dairy products to be stored at room temperature for several years, even decades. In our range, in addition to milk, you'll find staple foods such as butter powder and grated parmesan.

What are the advantages of long-life dairy products?

When we think of freeze-dried dairy products, we immediately think not only of hikers, but also of outdoor sports enthusiasts. And rightly so, as these products can be taken anywhere during an activity. They are particularly practical, as they are easy to transport. In fact, once they've been dewatered, they lose around 80% of their normal weight.

So you can easily take them with you on your outdoor expeditions. What's more, these products save space in your backpack. So you can easily stock up on freeze-dried milk or cheese for long journeys.

In this section, you'll mainly find powdered milk for delicious breakfasts. You'll also find rehydratable butter powder, which you can use to spread on breads and cookies. Grated Parmesan is the perfect accompaniment to a wide range of dishes. And for coffee lovers, you'll find Emergency Food brand coffee.

All these foods are packaged in cans or airtight sachets. Some have a shelf life of 10 years, others 15 years. These foods are perfect for keeping you self-sufficient in emergency situations. After all, we can never be too careful, especially in the wilderness. A storm or other catastrophe can quickly strike and put everyone in a very delicate situation. It's worth noting that the large boxes are made up of several portions that can feed an entire group or family.

To consume them, simply add hot or cold water, according to your preference. Depending on when you take it, you'll be able to rehydrate it perfectly.

Another advantage of this type of product lies in its nutritional breakdown. In fact, in one portion of freeze-dried milk, you'll find an intake of vitamins, minerals and proteins, without any water. Over 95% of the nutritional value of dairy products is contained in their freeze-dried versions. However, if we consider their calorific intake, it's important to stress that it's rather low.

The great thing about this type of product is that you can consume a sachet of freeze-dried milk while continuing your hike. Your movements remain free and the taste always pleasant. What's more, freeze-dried dairy products are perfect after a busy day.

Nutritional benefits of dairy products for outdoor enthusiasts

Dairy products are the best source of calcium in the diet. The calcium they provide is easily absorbed by the body. They also contain protein and phosphorus, which reinforce the effect of calcium.

Throughout our lives, we need calcium for the mineralization of teeth and bones. This is of particular benefit to sportsmen and women, as physical exertion requires strong bones. Calcium is also involved in numerous vital functions such as hormonal functions, blood pressure, muscle contraction, cell renewal...

For athletes, we recommend consuming 3 to 4 portions of dairy products a day to meet all your calcium needs. We also recommend combining them with an adequate intake of vitamin D. You could, for example, eat seafood.

Proteins from dairy products are comparable to those from meat. They are particularly important in the recovery phase after exercise. They help to renew cells and strengthen muscles. Phosphorus is involved in the renewal of body tissues.

Dairy products also contain vitamins A and B12. Vitamin A is contained in milk in the form of retinol. This vitamin not only promotes healthy skin, bones and teeth, but also improves eyesight. It also acts as an antioxidant. Vitamin B12 is involved in processes such as protein synthesis, fat burning and nervous system balance.