The Daily Bread Difference

Why does Daily Bread use cans and not pouches?

Cans are the most durable way to package freeze-dried foods. Daily Bread foods are freeze-dried and contain 100% natural meats, vegetables and dairy products. In order to ensure that the foods will last 25 years, we package most of our foods in #10 cans.

Is freeze-dried food available in pouches?

The producers of freeze-dried food in #10 cans guarantee nutrition and taste will be retained for 25+ years if stored in a cool, dry place. Daily Bread freeze-dried foods come in #10 cans to guarantee the maximum shelf life. Freeze dried food that comes in pouches does not have the same shelf life as freeze dried food stored in cans.

Is boiling water required to prepare the food?

All of Daily Bread's lunch and dinner entrées will reconstitute with cold water. Some of the breakfast items like oatmeal, pancakes and creamed wheat require cooking.

What is the difference between 100% natural Meat and texture vegetable protein (TVP)?

Daily Bread uses natural, FDA approved beef, chicken and sausage. But, you may have noticed that several other companies use TVP (Texture Vegetable Protein) in their meals instead of natural meats. Many even offer "Beef Stroganoff" or "Chicken À la King", but these meals do not actually contain any beef or chicken. Before you purchase emergency food supplies, make sure you look closely at the ingredients. TVP is imitation meat and does not offer the same nutrition, taste or quality as 100% natural meat.

What is the difference between powdered Eggs and Freeze-Dried Eggs?

Daily Bread offers freeze-dried eggs with freeze dried sausage. Freeze dried eggs have been pre-cooked. The eggs are delicious and a great source of protein and vitamins. Again, be sure to read the labels as some companies offer dehydrated powdered eggs with TVP that require cooking. Not only do powdered eggs have an inferior taste, but their shelf life is also very limited.

What should you know about Freeze-Dried Meals with Freeze-Dried Ingredients?

Be cautious when you hear a company claiming "freeze-dried food similar to Daily Bread" food. There are only a few freeze dry facilities in all of North America and it is an expensive process. Most companies actually offer dehydrated meals and then "mix in" some freeze-dried ingredients. These meals will only have 1 or 2 ingredients that are actually freeze-dried. Not only are these claims misleading, but the foods are of inferior quality.

How do I know if it's freeze-dried food or dehydrated food?

If a meal requires cooking or simmering, it is dehydrated, not freeze-dried. One of the many benefits of freeze-dried food is that it only requires water to prepare. Hot water is recommended for the best taste, but it can be prepared with cold water as well. Dehydrated food requires boiling and simmering to prepare. It cannot be prepared with cold water.

What's the difference between Freeze-Dried foods and Dehydrated foods?

Freeze-drying eliminates the water content from foods. This is done at temperatures as low as -40° F and under vacuum conditions. Freeze-drying preserves the nutritional content, taste, color and texture of foods for a minimum of 25 years under proper storage conditions. Freeze-dried foods require no cooking and are ready to eat by adding water.

Alternatively, dehydration eliminates water content by drying out a food product at high temperatures. Dehydration does not work well for fresh foods or natural meals such as lasagna or beef stroganoff. The nutritional content, taste, color and texture of the food is often degraded and the shelf life varies widely. Dehydrated foods do not contain natural meats and also require preparation such as boiling and simmering prior to consumption.