We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Freeze-drying candy might sound like something out of Willy Wonka's lab, especially with a name like "cryodesiccation." But it's really just ...

If you’re tired of forcing down prepackaged foods on the trail, it might be time to start preparing your own backcountry meals at home. Dehydrating is one popular option among backpackers, but ...

If you're thinking of switching your daily fresh fruit for the freeze-dried version, you'd better read this nutritional guide ...

It can feel like you're indulging in a guilty pleasure when you find yourself alone with a box of Milk Duds or Nerds Gummy Clusters (which we ranked as the most popular gummy candy) at the movie ...

Things that are freeze-dried: Astronaut food. Emergency rations. And, just maybe, some future COVID-19 vaccines. Freeze-drying is a method for removing water from a product. First, you freeze the item ...

From a leader in backpacking meals to entrepreneurs putting their spin on the market, Oregon is a hub for freeze-dried food. In the Pacific Northwest, farmers markets show off the bounties of the ...