By Design Supplements

As its moniker suggests, freeze-drying is a process of dehydrates perishable products for transportation while they are frozen. In addition to aiding in the shipping of goods, freeze-drying also can help preserve natural nutrients in fruits and vegetables, which typically begin to diminish as soon as they are picked from the vine. While it may sound complicated, the freeze-drying process is actually quite simple.

First, the material—whether it’s freeze dried acai berry, mango or turnips—is frozen. Next, the pressure is reduced and heat is added to the material. This intense heat allows the frozen water in the material to sublime, or, in other words, it goes directly from a solid to a gas.