Why Safety and Compliance in Freeze Drying Should Never Be Assumed
In the rapidly growing market for freeze drying technology, one thing has become increasingly clear: not all freeze dryers meet the same safety and compliance standards. Recent product recalls of an other brand in Australia and New Zealand have highlighted this issue. In one case, a home freeze dryer was recalled because it had not […]
Freeze-Drying at Home and in Professional Kitchens
Freeze Dryer for Home Use: Freeze-Drying at Home and in Professional Kitchens The first time most people hear about freeze-drying, they often picture the wrong kitchen. They imagine a machine made only for emergency food storage. Or for a lab. Or for someone who likes equipment more than cooking. However, home freeze drying has become […]
Studenten en vriesdrogen: met de Xiros Mikro GEN2 bouwen aan voedselzekerheid
Dit artikel daagt studenten uit om met compacte vriesdrogers concrete voedseloplossingen te ontwikkelen voor een onzekere wereld. Vriesdrogen is meer dan conserveren: het is een ontwerptool voor vraagstukken rond voedselzekerheid, oorlogsdreiging, voedselverspilling en gezondheid. Met een kleine vriesdroger zoals de Xiros Mikro GEN2 kun je realistische noodrantsoenen, frontlinie-gaarkeukens en circulaire reststroomproducten ontwikkelen. Samenwerkingen zoals de […]
Vriesdrogen voor HoReCa
Vriesdrogen voor HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés): Van wetenschap tot smaak, van idee tot ervaring Vriesdrogen (Freeze-drying) helpt HoReCa-teams textuur te ontwerpen, aroma te beschermen en mise en place te stabiliseren. De horeca in heel Nederland maar ook België is continu op zoek naar innovatieve diensten die inspelen op de behoeften van hun gasten. Het […]
Freeze Drying for Preppers in Europe: Why the Small FreezeDryer Fits the Modern Survival Mindset
Across Europe, more people are preparing for the unexpected. Some call themselves preppers. Others simply want more control over their food supply. And many discover the same thing: freeze-drying is one of the most reliable ways to build a long-lasting food reserve without losing quality. This is part of a growing trend across Europe, where […]
Preventing Food Wastage: Freeze-Drying Food Waste into New Possibilities with Xiros Mikro GEN2
Every day in Europe, good food never reaches a plate. Crops stay on the field. Perfectly fine vegetables are rejected. Processors sit on pallets of surplus because demand shifted overnight. In the Netherlands alone, we still waste roughly a fifth of all food produced, even though waste has dropped in recent years and the national […]
From Terroir to Texture: Haute Cuisine with the Xiros Mikro
In fine dining, every detail matters flavour, texture, colour, timing. Freeze-drying gives you real control over all of it, and you don’t have to sacrifice anything to heat. The Xiros Mikro brings the kind of precision you’d expect in a lab, but it actually fits in a restaurant kitchen. It changes your mise-en-place, makes plating […]
Three ways freeze drying equipment can stimulate creativity for Chefs and RD kitchen
What if you could capture the soul of an ingredient, its aroma, colour, and texture and hold it still in time? In the hands of a chef, freeze drying equipment is far more than a preservation tool. It is a creative amplifier a bridge between science and art enabling you to design flavours, shapes, and […]
Ensuring Food Safety Compliance in Freeze Drying: The Role of HACCP Certification
Freeze drying, or lyophilization, has emerged as a crucial method for food preservation, enabling extended shelf life while retaining nutritional value. However, it is important to note that improper handling can lead to foodborne illness, as freeze-drying does not eliminate microorganisms. This technique has gained popularity among Michelin-starred chefs, commercial food producers, home cooks, farmers, […]
Innovating for sustainability: Partner with forward-thinking companies
Leading the way in sustainability At Holland Green Science EU, we are proud to partner with forward-thinking companies that are leading the way in sustainability. One of the most exciting collaborations we’ve had recently is with Artisan by Asha, where our innovative freeze-drying technology (Xiros Mikro) is playing a key role in supporting their circular […]