Freeze Dried vs. Dehydrated Food

I have been surprised to find that the majority of people I talk to don't know the difference between Freeze Dried and Dehydrated foods.  If you fall into this category, I strongly recommend you read through this post, as it will provide a great overview of both!

Dehydrated and Freeze Dried foods are similar in some ways:

- moisture is removed from the product

- product has an extended shelf life

The methods that are used to dry the foods, as well as the finished product, is where the differences come through.

Dehydrated Foods

Dehydrated Onion Slices

"Dehydrated" is a term used for all foods that have had the water removed.  Whether it be open air drying from the sun or wind (as has been done for hundreds of years), or by drying with higher temperatures for shorter periods of time; several foods lend themselves well to the dehydrating process.

THRIVE Online Food Storage Calculator

If you have read this blog before, you probably know of my extreme 'distaste' towards online food storage calculators.  If you dont know what I am talking about, you can read this post.

Today however, I am singing a different tune.  I stumbled upon a food storage calculator that I actually like.  One that I actually use.  It is customizable.  It is detailed.  It is free.

You can tell it how many mouths you feed.  You can tell it how much those mouths eat.  You can choose how many months you want to feed those mouths for.

But my most favorite part?  It includes everything!  Fruits.  Vegetables.  Grains.  Dairy.  Basics.  Meats.  Beans, desserts, instant meals, drink mixes.  None of this 'army rations of cracked wheat with powdered milk on top' business like most plans offer.  No.  We are talking real food here.  And it is really good food, too.  Not to mention the 25-30 year shelf life.

I should mention that the intent of the company that offers this plan is to get you to purchase their food.  Once you have calculated your plan it will give you the option to buy items.

But what if you don't want to buy their food?  What if you just want the calculator to tell you how much you need?  It's great for that too!  

This plan can be used for free, with no obligation to buy, ever.  Whatever your intentions are, just keep that in mind.

So... since I have been pleased thus far with my experience, I'm going to walk you through the process to see if this is something that could be of use to you.

Lets get started!

Follow by Email

After sorting through some issues, I have FINALLY added the "FOLLOW BY EMAIL" option to this blog!  You can find this option on the right hand side, under all of the categories.

Thanks for the patience!