OFD
OFD is the parent company of freeze-dried food brands Mountain House and Easy Meal. Both brands provide easy-to-make meals for emergency preparedness situations.

Is Mountain House freeze dried?

Mountain House Freeze Dried Food. Mountain House Foods is the #1 brand of freeze dried backpacking foods for over 30 years.

Where is Mountain House freeze dried food made?

Albany, Oregon
Did you know that Mountain House is made in Albany, Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley?

What is the best freeze dried food?

12 of the best freeze-dried meals and dehydrated snacks

• Mountain House Breakfast Skillet.
• Alpine Aire Bandito Scramble.
• RX Bar Chocolate Oats.
• Backpacker’s Pantry Peanut Butter & Raisin Oatmeal.
• OvaEasy Egg Crystals.
• Peak 2 Refuel Homestyle Chicken & Rice.
• Stowaway Gourmet Los Pollos Hermanas.

Is freeze-dried food healthy?

Freeze-dried food is relatively healthy. Other nutrients, such as vitamins C and E and folic acid, are somewhat depleted through the freeze-drying process. Once rehydrated, freeze-dried food is similar in nutritional value to fresh food according to Diane Barrett, a food science and technology prof at UC-Davis.

How long does Mountain House freeze-dried food last?

30 years
Our meals in our Adventure Meal™ pouches, and buckets all have a freeze-dried, industry-leading guaranteed shelf life and Taste Guarantee of 30 years from the date of manufacture. The only exceptions are our ice cream which has a 3-year shelf life.

Can you live off freeze-dried food?

You can live off of freeze-dried survival food if a healthy mix of fruits, meats, and vegetables is eaten. Freeze-drying retains 90% of food’s nutritional value, most of the color and texture. The freeze-drying process does reduce food volume, so there are more calories per equal measure versus fresh.

Why is freeze-dried food so expensive?

Freeze dried food is EXPENSIVE Because of the intensive time and energy of the process, freeze dried foods are almost double the cost of dehydrated foods.

Is freeze-dried food dangerous?

Can you eat freeze-dried food without cooking?

Freeze dried food is completely shelf stable and there is no food safety reason why you cannot eat dried food in its dry form. If you try to eat a full meal without rehydrating first, you’ll wind up drinking the same amount of water that you would have added or more since your mouth might be parched.

What foods are freeze dried by Mountain House?

Mountain House has spent years perfecting these freeze-dried meals. Choose from your favorite home-style meals like Mac & Cheese, Pasta Primavera, Beef Stew and more All you have to do is add hot water back to the food and it’s ready to eat! Let the food soak for a minute or two and you have a piping hot meal, ready to eat

Why do you need Mountain House freeze dried pouches?

So a few years later, after we moved to Colorado, you can only imagine the number of backpacking adventures we enjoyed. The point is, we spend many days, nights and dinners in the deep wilderness. And our backpacking meals more often than not consisted of Mountain House freeze dried pouches. Why?

What foods are on sale at Mountain House?

ON SALE! ON SALE! Mountain House has spent years perfecting these freeze-dried meals. Choose from your favorite home-style meals like Mac & Cheese, Pasta Primavera, Beef Stew and more All you have to do is add hot water back to the food and it’s ready to eat! Let the food soak for a minute or two and you have a piping hot meal, ready to eat

Which is the best freeze dried meal company?

This is the biggest difference between Mountain House and other survival food companies. That’s why I’m spending so much time to explain this. So, for me, Mountain House is the best freeze-dried meal option for your bug out bag or your get home bag.