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Freeze-Drying 101
What is freeze-drying? It’s simple, and that’s part of what makes it so special. It just takes the moisture out of food. The main objective in drying foods is preservation. But how does it differ
The Super Benefits of Superfoods
Are superfoods really super? The term “superfood” was coined to describe ingredients that are nutrient-rich and have known benefits that positively affect health. They are considered natural enhancements that provide benefits such as stress relief
Mercer Foods: Our History of Freeze-Drying
Our History Mercer Foods has a rich history deeply rooted in California’s Bay Area and Central Valley. Mercer Processing was founded in Palo Alto in 1980 by Jim Mercer, an inventor and cryogenic engineer. Earlier
Sour Cherry Chili Shrub Recipe
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to get out your decorations and recipe book! While the holiday recipes passed down in your family may not have freeze-dried fruits on the ingredient list, we highly
Get Creative with Freeze-Dried Fruit Powder
One of the many reasons we love freeze-dried fruits is their versatility. With even more application options than fresh products, freeze-dried fruits are nutritious and delicious whether they end up in baked goods, confections, breakfast
The Smart Side of Freeze-Drying
Mercer Foods has been a pioneer in freeze-drying for over 40 years. Freeze-drying is our favorite dehydration method for fruits and vegetables, for a lot of reasons. In addition to the peak nutrient retention that
Top Takeaways from the IDDBA Show
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) show in New Orleans was a huge success this year. Our team at the event connected with peers, learned about industry trends, and gave out samples of our
Get Creative With Freeze-Dried Fruit Powders
Give your products a leg up on the competition with this innovative freeze-dried ingredient.
Healthy Snack Trends to Watch in 2018
Make the most of the Sweets and Snacks Expo by reading up on these popular snacking trends.
The Shelf Life of Freeze-Dried Food
Do you know what “best if used by” actually means? Learn about shelf life and how to preserve food in proper storage conditions.
6 Takeaways From Expo West 2018
Expo West 2018 was filled with food industry trends to watch. Check out these takeaways if you didn’t catch them all.
Cooking With Freeze-Dried Ingredients
Get started on the newest health and food trend: cooking with freeze-dried produce! Check out these new recipes and ideas.