Technically, all freeze dried food is dehydrated, but not all dehydrated food is freeze dried. However, the term "dehydrated" usually refers to processes whereby most of the water is removed naturally or by the application of heat. "Freeze dried" means the food is flash frozen and placed in a vacuum chamber and through a process called sublimation the ice is changed to a gas and removed.
Both types of food, freeze dried and dehydrated, are important parts of a comprehensive food storage program. One is not necessarily better than the other. Depending on the food, one method may be better than the other for preserving the food for storing long-term. Dehydration is the best method to reduce moisture for many types of foods, such as grains, legumes, baking mixes, and some fruits and vegetables, especially carrots. Because heat is involved, adding water doesn´t necessarily return products to their original form and taste. The two main benefits of dehydrated food are that it generally costs less per ounce than freeze dried equivalents and more can fit into a can than if it were freeze dried, sometimes several times more, requiring less storage space.
On the other hand, freeze dried food retains much of its original size and shape with freeze-drying while dehydrating (heat or air dried) will cause the food to shrivel much like a raisin. Freeze dried foods rehydrate more quickly than most dehydrated foods. When rehydrated, freeze dried food is much like frozen food that has been thawed retaining most of its original appearance, taste, and nutritional value. Under the same conditions, freeze dried foods generally store longer than dehydrated foods. The downside of the freeze drying process is that it is more complicated, making the food more expensive. Most just-add-water meals, with the exception of Mountain House´s freeze dried entrées, contain a mixture of dehydrated and freeze dried ingredients. When purchasing a year supply or other long-term combo, pay attention to how much is freeze dried and how much is dehydrated. Generally, the greater the percentage of freeze dried, the more expensive per net weight it will be.
81 comments
Ray R
I’ve been looking into prepping ever since I saw the 1st Doomsday Preppers program. But since I’m on disability it’s hard to buy food or pay the bills
Laura Evans
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Dia Cook
I Would Absolutely Love to win!!! Thank you for the chance
Laura Evans
There are 7 one year supply combos
Gerard R. W
ow 18 was a tough one. But well worth it to yor analyzer at work. What a useful tool.
Laura Evans
MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) One Year Supply of Food
Pat Glisson Seago
I tried to register on the page I was suppose to, page didn’t seem to work right, well all I can do is hope. I sure would love to win this one year supply, sure would help, make my day. Blessings
Laura Evans
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Laura Evans
Quick Shopping Lists are a way to shop by categories under the drop down button ‘Shop By’ on the page . There are 25 categories or ‘quick shopping lists’.
Stephen
Is there any way of getting Laura to stop giving out all the answers?
Laura Evans
Urban Girl
Laura Evans
Preparedness Pantry
Bringing Preparedness to Life
Debra Guinn
I am hoping to win this. I have been out of work for awhile and my husband has been going through some medical challenges and our food storage is getting kind of thin. I know I got 2 questions wrong, maybe more, because I found them out after the fact. It is a great contest. and a very good company.
Laura Evans
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Gerard
Great giveaway. Still got my fingers crossed.
Cynthia Corulla
I hope it goes to someone who really needs it. Especially because of these bad times. Good luck everyone! God Bless!
Laura Evans
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Josh H
thanks for the chance to help my family prepare for the worst!
luke carr
I would love to win this
Darla W.
I want to do my best to be prepared for my family in any emergency.
mary c
Like most people today, it is becoming more and more difficult to put nutritous meals together for the here and now which makes putting away storage for the future even more difficult. Winning would mean a lot less struggle and the ability to get other items necessary for emergency kits.
Claudia M
Thank you for this opportunity and all the tips !
Brenda Sikking
I love your products , cannot wait to get more, sure helps when you are on social security. Love the freeze dried chicken and use a lot of the powdered milk and tomato powder.
Gerard
This would be great to win. It’s actually been a lot of fun answering the trivia questions.
Laura Evans
1987
Laura Evans
Technically, all freeze dried food is dehydrated, but not all dehydrated food is freeze dried. However, the term "dehydrated" usually refers to processes whereby most of the water is removed naturally or by the application of heat. "Freeze dried" means the food is flash frozen and placed in a vacuum chamber and through a process called sublimation the ice is changed to a gas and removed.
Both types of food, freeze dried and dehydrated, are important parts of a comprehensive food storage program. One is not necessarily better than the other. Depending on the food, one method may be better than the other for preserving the food for storing long-term. Dehydration is the best method to reduce moisture for many types of foods, such as grains, legumes, baking mixes, and some fruits and vegetables, especially carrots. Because heat is involved, adding water doesn´t necessarily return products to their original form and taste. The two main benefits of dehydrated food are that it generally costs less per ounce than freeze dried equivalents and more can fit into a can than if it were freeze dried, sometimes several times more, requiring less storage space.
On the other hand, freeze dried food retains much of its original size and shape with freeze-drying while dehydrating (heat or air dried) will cause the food to shrivel much like a raisin. Freeze dried foods rehydrate more quickly than most dehydrated foods. When rehydrated, freeze dried food is much like frozen food that has been thawed retaining most of its original appearance, taste, and nutritional value. Under the same conditions, freeze dried foods generally store longer than dehydrated foods. The downside of the freeze drying process is that it is more complicated, making the food more expensive. Most just-add-water meals, with the exception of Mountain House´s freeze dried entrées, contain a mixture of dehydrated and freeze dried ingredients. When purchasing a year supply or other long-term combo, pay attention to how much is freeze dried and how much is dehydrated. Generally, the greater the percentage of freeze dried, the more expensive per net weight it will be.
Luke carr
Would love to win
Karen Weems
I’m a current customer and HAVE tried several products and they are delicious! The staff is friendly and courteous and ready to help should any problem develop. Good Luck everyone and…. I HOPE I WIN TOO!!!
Laura Evans
powdered milk
Laura Evans
It offers 1600 calories (1598) for one person/day for one year.
Christina Bobo
Been getting things together little by little. Every tax refund check we get, (what little it is now) we use to by Emergency Essentials from BePrepared.com. Have been working on it for a few years now but have had to use it due to hard times. This would really be a blessing to us as I am sure it would be to many others.
Nan Wall Hay
I need it ….I want it…I am desperate for peace of mind and this would help me realize it!
Laura Evans
1987
Luke carr
Can’t wait to win
Sister lori
We believe you can never be TOO prepared :) Love your site, would love to win to add to our storage.
Michael
The research has been done and the result is that Emergency Essentials has the best product and prices for the amount received.
Laura Evans
Under the Education tab click on Preparedness Checklist
Pat Glisson Seago
I have purchased several times and with my small SS I can only get a little at a time. Trying to prepare as much as I can for emergencies. The Lord only knows how I could use this and would be ecstatic to win this.
Luke carr
Would love to win this would be a great start
Jackie s
Fantastic way to get up to speed on preparedness.
Terry H
We are prepping for 3 children and 4 adults. It’s hard to store what we need, but we are doing well. We sure could use the Emergency Essentials give aways help to add to what we have started. Thanks
Laura Evans
196 recipes are on the site
Gail H.
We could sure use this prize! Being disabled and unable to work creates a short budget and this giveaway would make a huge difference!
Bob Brewer
Top-quality products
Tonya
You can never prepare too much. I want to win this
Cinda
Love emergency essentials! def want to be entered in the give away!
Peggy W
We struggle to stay prepared for any emergency and would love to win your give away!
Laura Evans
3-Day Emergency Kit
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