The idea was born out of a love for healthy food, just as all great things can start out of chance and necessity. In 2011, the founder of Mermi searched for freeze-dried strawberries in the retail chain with no added sugars to supplement both muesli and breakfast cereals. Search failed. So there was no choice but to delve into the secrets of freeze-drying and learn how to make perfectly freeze-dried strawberries yourself, which would have the original sweet taste and smell of Estonian strawberries. Today, we are the first and only factory in Estonia using freeze-drying technology.
What are freeze-dried products suitable for?
In appetizers
In desserts
When flavoring yogurt
For flavoring muesli, whole grain breakfast foods and breakfast cereals
In porridge
Smoothies
In cocktails
During cooking
In sauces and salads
As snacks
What is freeze drying and how does it work?
Freeze drying is a process in which water is separated from the frozen product in a vacuum environment using a phenomenon called sublimation – the change of water from a solid form to a gas.
Using this method, cell breakage is minimal and the shape, appearance, smell, taste and nutritional value of the product are preserved.
Why is freeze drying necessary and where are products made in this way used?
Products dried by the freeze-drying method are used in several different fields, the main ones being the food industry, as well as the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
In retail, the main use is a healthy and tasty bite as a confection.
Depending on the product and the packaging, freeze-drying extends the product’s shelf life up to three years without any loss of quality, which makes transport, storage and use of freeze-dried products very convenient.
The basic belief is that food must be:
delicious
healthy
preservative free
offer a positive emotion in addition to nutritional value.
All Freezedry OÜ MEKI brand products are developed and manufactured in Estonia, in a production facility located in the village of Simuna in Lääne-Virumaa.
The products are made in small batches, and by checking the entire production process from beginning to end, we can be sure of the quality and freshness of the products.
In product development, we combine centuries-old Nordic flavors with innovative raw materials and production methods.
In our products, we use only the highest quality raw materials that come from Estonia and elsewhere.
As much as possible, we use Estonian raw materials, because that is what we know, know and love the most.