Foods from Trek'n'Eat & AlpineAire

Freeze drying is the most effective way to remove water from food. Freeze drying (also known as lyophilization or cryodesiccation) is a dehydration process typically used to preserve food and make it more convenient for transport and storage. Freeze drying works by freezing the food and then reducing the surrounding pressure and adding just enough heat to allow the frozen water in the food to sublime directly from the solid phase to the gas phase. If freeze-dried food is then sealed to prevent ...

The standard method of dehydrating vegetables and spices is to place the items on a conveyor belt and run them through an oven at a high temperature for a relatively short time. Between 90% and 95% of the moisture is removed. Some vegetables are more suited to this form of drying than others. This means that with the addition of water, the product reconstitutes back to its original state more easily. Preferable items include: onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, celery, carrots and mushrooms. Dehydr...

1. QUALITY INGREDIENTS AlpineAire takes pride in choosing the freshest, most nutritious ingredients that not only taste great, but will sustain you on your adventures. We use natural ingredients that don’t contain additives like coloring, flavoring or preservatives, so you know exactly what you are eating. No surprises! 2. HEALTHY FOODS ICONS By providing visual icons on our packaging, you are provided easy access to the information you seek, and can feel confident in the decisions you ma...

A FRESH APPROACH 1. E-Z FILL LINE When you find yourself without a measuring cup, or you just don’t want to hassle with measuring, you can use the E-Z Fill Line on the side of the pouch to help determine your water needs. Simply crease the pouch at the appropriate mark (as indicated in the instructions), and then pour in enough water until it reaches the crease mark that can be seen on the inside of the pouch. Stir. Wait. Enjoy! What could be easier? 2. E-Z SELECTION Don’t waste preci...