The Terranova Fresh Freeze-Dried Advantage: Unlocking Nature’s Full Power

At Terranova, we go the extra mile to ensure our botanical and superfood supplements deliver their maximum nutritional benefit. That’s why most of our ingredients undergo a meticulous process called fresh freeze drying, also known as lyophilization. This cutting-edge preservation technique is the secret to locking in a plant’s complete biochemical integrity, far surpassing other drying methods. Why Freeze-Drying Reigns Supreme

Unlike conventional methods like air, oven, or spray drying – which can degrade delicate compounds and diminish nutrient potency – fresh freeze drying gently removes water while safeguarding the plant’s original vitality. This means you get:

Retained enzymatic activity and nutrient potency

Prevention of chemical degradation

Preserved shelf-stability and bioactivity

Increased solubility for better absorption

Ideal for encapsulation

This meticulous method yields highly concentrated and stable plant ingredients, making them the perfect foundation for our powerful Magnifood complexes.

A Trusted Method,
from Medicine to Mountaineering

Fresh freeze drying isn’t new; it’s a proven natural technique dating back to the 1890s. Initially developed in the medical field to protect fragile biological materials, its application has since expanded to preserve a wide range of heat-sensitive ingredients – from proteins and pharmaceuticals to everyday foods like coffee, juices, fruits, and vegetables.
It’s the very same process trusted to prepare food for astronauts, military rations, and high-performance meals for extreme sports athletes.
This speaks volumes about its ability to lock in freshness, nutrients, and flavor without the need for harsh heat or artificial preservatives.

Step 1

freezing

This is carried out in a rapid manner to allow for the formation of small ice crystals (large ice crystals produced from slow freezing may damage the structure of the plant).

Step 2

vacuum

The plant is placed into a deep vacuum, where solid, liquid, and gaseous forms of the plant can coexist.

Step 3

drying

Moisture is removed from material through sublimation – a process which avoids the melting of the ice crystal but allows the removal of moisture as a gaseous vapour.

The end result is a material with a structural integrity and chemical profile identical to the original plant. This is by far the superior method for preparing raw material from botanicals.

the difference is clear

fresh freeze
dried grapes
conventionally dried
grapes (raisins)
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