Fruit & Vegetables

What is freeze-dried fruit and vegetables?

Foods are said to be freeze-dried when they have undergone freeze-drying. Freeze-drying is a highly advanced technique for preserving food over the long term after processing. It has proven to be the most efficient of all, which is why it is so highly appreciated.

For a food to be freeze-dried, it must contain water. This is certainly the case with fruit and vegetables. They were frozen for many hours before being completely dehydrated. Dehydration then enabled them to be ground and sealed in compact packaging to preserve them for many years.

Our range also includes fruit and vegetable powders. These are easy to use and will help you on a daily basis, whether you're an athlete or not.

What are the advantages of freeze-dried fruit and vegetables for outdoor activities?

Freeze-dried foods are specially designed for outdoor activities. Firstly, like fruit and vegetables, they complement your diet to help you fill up on energy. It's a great way to stay hydrated when you're out in nature. And because they're freeze-dried, they're easier to transport. In fact, they lose over 80% of their original weight.

So you can take several packages of freeze-dried fruit and vegetables with you on your expeditions. It's a welcome change from putting whole fruit in your bag, which takes up a lot of space and weighs a lot.

Freeze-dried fruit and vegetables retain their taste and color. When rehydrated, you can enjoy the natural colors of your fruit juices or smoothies. You won't have to consume bland drinks either. Their pleasant, sweet flavor is maintained.

Their nutritional value is also preserved. It's easy to give yourself the energy you need for your expedition. On our site, you'll find all kinds of fruit (raspberries, bananas, strawberries, blueberries...) and vegetables (spinach, beet, cabbage...) in powder form.

What are the benefits of fruit and vegetables for athletes?

First and foremost, fruit and vegetables are very rich in water. So they're ideal for keeping hydrated during performance. Remember that during physical exertion, you can lose between 1 and 3 liters of water (depending on how hard you work). That's an enormous amount, which is why it's a good idea to hydrate every 20 minutes (according to some dieticians). Fruit and vegetables are your best allies.

They also have a moderate glycemic index. This will help you save energy and keep you going for longer. Their high fiber content will keep you feeling full. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals. These are essential for limiting fatigue and helping you push back your limits. They will also help you during the recovery phase.

By consuming vegetable smoothies, you can fill up on calcium, an essential nutrient for bone development.

Daily use of freeze-dried fruit and vegetables

As mentioned above, our fruit and vegetable powders can also be used for non-outdoor activities. They'll make your everyday life a whole lot easier. Mainly, their ease of preparation. It's a big change from having to wash and squeeze fruit for long minutes, only to end up with a small amount of juice.

All you have to do is pour a few tablespoons of one of these powders into a container, then add cold water. Stir and you're ready to go. You'll save an enormous amount of time in the kitchen. It's a great way to make a quick fruit juice for a children's snack, for example. Our products are 100% natural and organic. They contain no addictives, preservatives or colorants.

If you often have trouble getting your child to eat his or her vegetables, freeze-dried vegetables are just what you need. Simply add one or more spoonfuls to a quiche, for example. This way, you can get your child to eat his or her vegetables effortlessly.

You can use your creativity to create delicious, healthy cocktails and smoothies. You can also use ground fruit as a flavoring for yoghurts or cakes.

Some freeze-dried fruit and vegetables

In this section, you can discover our wide range of powdered fruit and vegetables. These products are made by top brands such as Lyo Food, and will give you the vitamins and minerals you need for your expedition.
Our favorites include

• strawberry powder;
• blueberry powder;
• blackcurrant powder.

All three products in the Lyo Powders range are certified organic and free from industrial products. They have an energy value of over 300 kcals per 100 g. They're easy to prepare. Simply place one or two tablespoons in a container and add water. You can find out more about each preparation by referring to the packaging.

In any case, these are fruit concentrates that can be used in many preparations. All you have to do is give free rein to your culinary creativity.