The fields of application are varied, such as cosmetics, life sciences or nutraceuticals. This is a low-temperature preservation method where food is frozen and then dehydrated to extract the water. Also used in the agri-food industry, this process gently dries sensitive ingredients and provides them with many advantages.
In the agri-food sector, freeze-drying enables products to be dehydrated while retaining their nutritional value and taste. Groupe Berkem has the know-how required to freeze-dry many types of food. Here are just a few examples:
Fresh fruit is naturally rich in vitamins, trace elements, minerals and enzymes. The drawback is that their shelf life is often affected by heat. Freeze-drying fruit significantly extends its shelf life, while preserving all the benefits initially present in fresh fruit.
Like fruit, vegetables have a high water content and can be dried using the freeze-drying process. Freeze-dried vegetables retain their nutritional qualities and taste, and their shelf life is improved.
Fresh truffles and caviar are exceptional, delicate and refined gourmet foods. They are two top-of-the-range products that deteriorate quickly and are eaten seasonally. Freeze-drying truffles and caviar extends their shelf life by removing the moisture responsible for their deterioration when fresh. This drying method has the advantage of preserving all their flavor and texture, while enabling them to be eaten all year long.
Whether for astronauts, hikers, military personnel, sailors or travelers, freeze-dried meals are popular because they are practical and tasty. Easy to prepare and store, they simply need to be rehydrated with hot or cold water before being eaten. Many types of dishes can be dried using the freeze-drying process, enabling a wide variety of meals to be prepared.
Groupe Berkem, a specialist in custom freeze-drying, offers freeze-drying services for a wide range of products in the agri-food sector. Thanks to its high-performance industrial facilities, it is able to freeze-dry high value-added products while preserving their nutritional qualities and taste. Groupe Berkem also applies its freeze-drying technology to liquid, semi-liquid or paste products on pre-frozen trays.
To guarantee its customers top-quality results, Groupe Berkem implements strict, rigorous procedures at every stage of the freeze-drying process. Our regulatory and technical teams offer customized support, from demand analysis to delivery.
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