Freeze-dried vegetables: what they are, their benefits and how to include them in your daily life

Do you find it difficult to eat vegetables every day because you don’t have time, they spoil quickly, or you simply don’t know how to prepare them? Then you need to discover freeze-dried vegetables: a smart, natural and practical way to add greens to your diet effortlessly. In this article we explain why freeze-dried veggies are the ideal option for a healthy lifestyle and how you can use them with Greenora sticks.

What are freeze-dried vegetables and how does the process work?

Freeze-dried vegetables are simply real vegetables that have gone through a vacuum and cold-drying process called freeze-drying. Thanks to this method, foods retain their flavour, colour, texture and up to 95% of their nutrients without the need for preservatives or additives.

Step-by-step freeze-drying process

1. Fresh, ripe vegetables are selected.
2. They are quickly frozen at very low temperatures.
3. Water is removed through sublimation (it goes from solid to vapour without becoming liquid).
4. The result is a dry, crunchy and light vegetable that, once rehydrated, regains its original properties.

Types of vegetables commonly freeze-dried

The most commonly freeze-dried vegetables include carrot, spinach, kale, beetroot and ginger. At greenora, we combine these ingredients with functional fruits to offer you balanced blends, such as in our Green Boost or Well Being sticks.

Why choose freeze-dried vegetables over fresh or dehydrated ones

When you choose freeze-dried vegetables, you are opting for convenience without giving up on health. Unlike traditional heat-drying, freeze-drying preserves the structure and nutrients of the original food much more effectively.

Comparison: nutrients in fresh, dehydrated and freeze-dried

Although fresh vegetables are excellent, they require refrigeration, spoil quickly and are not always available. Dehydrated ones usually lose flavour and nutrients due to heat. In contrast, freeze-dried vegetables retain most of their vitamins, minerals and antioxidants intact.

Shelf life and storage without losing quality

Freeze-dried vegetables can be stored for up to 12 months without losing properties, as long as they are kept in a cool, dry place. They don’t need a fridge, don’t generate waste and you can use them whenever you want, without chopping or washing anything.

Benefits of freeze-dried vegetables: health, taste and practicality

What do they provide for your health? Retention of vitamins and minerals

Freeze-dried vegetables preserve essential micronutrients such as:

Examples of retained vitamins and nutrient data

• Vitamin A from carrots, key for eyesight and skin.
• Vitamin K and folate from kale or spinach, ideal for blood and the immune system.
• Natural antioxidants from ginger and beetroot, which help reduce inflammation.

In addition, by removing water, the nutrients are more concentrated, meaning a small dose has a big effect.

Portability for travel, children, sport and more

One of the greatest benefits of freeze-dried vegetables is their format. With greenora sticks you can:

• Carry them in your handbag or backpack.
• Add them to water, milk or yoghurt.
• Prepare them in seconds without the need for a blender or cooker.

Ideal for work, travel, the gym or even to help children eat more vegetables without noticing.

Easy ideas for using your greenora freeze-dried vegetable sticks

Quick recipes: smoothies, purées and instant broths

With greenora sticks you can prepare practical, tasty and fuss-free recipes.

• Detox smoothie with Green Boost: mix the stick with cold water or plant-based drink and a little ice. Ready in 30 seconds!
• Instant carrot soup with Well Being: just add hot water and stir.
• Express vegetable broth: one stick, hot water and you’ll have a tasty base for soups or quick dishes.

Healthy snacks for children and adults

Did you know you can also use the sticks as toppings? Here are some ideas:

• Sprinkle a stick over avocado or hummus toast.
• Add it to yoghurts, biscuits or homemade bars.
• Mix with popcorn or veggie crisps to give them an extra touch of flavour and colour.

The Mix Box from greenora is perfect if you fancy variety: it includes blends like Immune, Well Being and Fit, all with natural freeze-dried vegetables and fruits, with no sugar or additives.

Freeze-dried vegetables are here to stay. They not only allow you to maintain a balanced diet with all the benefits of vegetables, but they do so in a practical, tasty and sustainable way.

If you haven’t tried them yet, greenora sticks make it easy. They are natural, quick to prepare and perfect for the whole family. Start with the Greenora Mix Box or choose your favourite blend depending on what you need: energy, immunity, wellbeing or a green boost.