Intense Foods
The freeze drying process is the gold standard for food preservation and Intense Foods located in Childers Queensland, near Bundaberg, have nailed it for fresh chillies intensifying their heat and flavour.
The chamber temperature drops to around -40C. The shelves are heated, vaporising moisture. This is extracted by a vacuum pump, bypassing the melting stage.
This drying technique can remove up to 98% of moisture, leaving food light and crunchy, simple to powder or rehydrate.
Provided the food is kept air tight, freeze dried foods can last for years. Great for out of season availability and the next best thing to fresh.