Science and Fine Dining
All Fratelli Desideri meal kits are produced using the freeze-drying technique.
Freeze-drying is a high-tech process derived from the aerospace industry, which we have perfected with the dual mission of making Italian haute cuisine accessible and sustainable.
This innovative technology, combined with our commitment to using the highest quality ingredients free from preservatives and additives, has allowed us to replicate the culinary experience of top star chefs and make the recipes behind the dishes that have shaped the history of Italian gourmet cuisine accessible to everyone.
Benefits for food and the planet
Food processed using freeze-drying remains completely unaltered: its sensory properties, taste, and freshness remain intact without the addition of preservatives or chemical additives.
The ability to extend shelf life has drastically reduced waste: ingredients are preserved perfectly, ensuring optimal quality right up to the actual expiration date.
Fratelli Desideri is committed to combating food waste every day by providing ingredients that are already perfectly portioned within its meal kits, thereby avoiding surplus unused food.
Future-proof technology
NASA's adoption of freeze-dried food for aerospace missions quickly sparked interest in the food industry.
First, the food is frozen at an extremely low temperature, around 40 degrees below zero. It is then placed in a vacuum chamber, which lowers the surrounding pressure. When heat is applied at low pressure, the water contained within the food sublimates, or turns directly into a gas. The water vapor is sucked out of the chamber, and the process is repeated until over 99% of the water is removed.
This technique helps preserve nutritional value and extend the shelf life of food. In addition, removing water significantly reduces the weight of the food—which has always been an important consideration for space travel.
