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Top 5 Freeze-Dried Green Beans Brands To Buy

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Looking for recommendations on where to buy freeze-dried green beans? Here are our top 5 selections you might want to check out.

Mother Earth Products Freeze Dried Green Beans

You know you’re in good hands if you’re dealing with a family-owned business. Mother Earth Produducs is run by a family (Dee, Mark, and Lauren) plus their friend (Mr. Courntey Evans). They want to give food that empowers customers, co-workers, and suppliers alike.

Mother Earth Products’ freeze-dried green beans are made using USA-grown beans. Processed in the USA, they’re Non-GMO and have no preservatives or additives.

They’re great to use for any recipe you can think of. You can use them for soups and salads or even snack on them as they are.

The freeze dried green beans come in several sizes:

  • 2 full cups (Mylar re-seal pouch) – $8.25
  • 1 full quart (Mylar re-seal pouch) – $14.25
  • 1 full quart (plastic jar) – $15.35
  • 5 lb bulk bag – $358.45
  • 15 lb Bulk Bag – $940.80

Whatever you have in mind, you have something for on-the-go travel food. Or something to stock up in your food supply, just in case. These can last you for years in your pantry when stored properly. Opened, it can stay edible for 12 months.

Customer Reviews:

Those who tried Mother Earth freeze-dried green beans say they taste as good as fresh. Someone said they take 10 minutes or less of boiling to reconstitute to their original form. She adds them to one-pot dinners, as a snack, or side dish. She served it, and no one could tell the beans were freeze-dried.

Some are even buying this for their dogs. The fur babies loved them, and one even bought a jar for her puppy. At dog training school, the puppy responded positively. However, we recommend that you talk to your vet before giving your pet freeze-dried green beans.

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Nuts.com Freeze-Dried Green Beans

Nuts.com freeze-dried green beans are made for busy people on the go. They’re great as snacks during a long flight or to curb hunger while in the office.

You can get the freeze-dried green beans in two sizes. The 2 oz container costs $7.699, while the 2 lb case costs $73.98. It’s got a 1-year shelf life, which is good enough for a long-term stock that you can freely rotate.

As of now, though, Nuts.com said it’s out of stock until June 14, Wednesday. If you want to try this, you can give your email to let you know they’re back in stock.

Customer Reviews

A customer liked that the Nuts.com freeze-dried green beans don’t contain chemicals. What he got was a clean, fresh taste of veggies. Another says these always go with her ramen noodles. One also said that these were like fresh but crunchy. She adds it to her soup and sandwich for lunch and as a snack dipped in salsa.

Someone did say the texture was off. There were hard little bean pods that it was “like crunching dirt.” Another said it lacks flavor and has an odd texture.

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Honeyville

Honeyville has brought food from farms to families since 1951. It’s a family-owned and operated business that still follows the actions of founder Lowell Sharratt Sr.: to treat people with respect, fairness, and integrity.

Honeyville’s freeze-dried green beans have a light, crisp texture. They’ve got that perfect balance of sweet and tart that you get from the freshest green beans. You can use them for casseroles, pot roasts, side dishes, snacks, and even more.

You can store them for 5-10 years, sealed and stored in a cool, dry, dark place. To rehydrate, you need 3 parts water to 1 part freeze-dried green beans. They’re ready in 20 minutes or until they reach your preferred consistency.

Customer Reviews

Someone described the Honeyville freeze-dried green beans as versatile. They’re great to toss with French onions for a side dish. Have it with a bit of butter powder and garlic powder, and you got delicious veggie crisps as a snack. She had a co-worker try them, and she thought she was eating fresh ones.

Another who stock up on Honeyville products for emergencies use these as “everyday” items in their kitchen. They offer the convenience and quality of having great food at the table.

One was disappointed to get cut beans instead of whole ones. However, it’s shown on the product page that what you’re getting are indeed cut beans. True that long beans give you more freedom to work with. But they’re harder to freeze dry and pack. Another said the cans arrived looking like they were “short product.” He knows it’s by weight, but it wasn’t what he was expecting when he opened the can.

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Saragota Farms

Saragota Farms offer freeze-dried green beans that have a 30-year shelf life. Ideal for preparing for the future or for stocking convenience. You can use these freeze-dried green beans on stews, casseroles, side dishes, or even stir-fry.

You can get it in a #10 can with enough for 24 servings of 1/2 cup each. The price for the can is $33.28, but right now, it’s on sale for $26.59. That’s a 20% discount, equivalent to $6.69 savings. We’re not sure though when this will be on sale, though, so check it out on the Ready Store website.

You only need 1 cup of warm water to rehydrate 1/2 cup of freeze-dried green beans. Rehydrating takes about 5-10 minutes, which is faster than Honeyville’s.

Customer Reviews

There are no customer reviews available yet. However, if you happen to try this one, let us know how it was in the comment section.

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North Bay Trading Co Freeze-Dried Green Beans

Love camping, backpacking, or want quick-and-easy cooking at home? That’s what North Bay Trading Co. aims to help you with. These freeze-dried green beans can be used in veggie trail mixes, casseroles, soups, and stews; you name it.

They’re bagged in different sizes to match your needs.

  • 5 oz (3.5 cups) foil bag – $6.71
  • 25 oz (6 cups) foil bag – $9.21
  • 1 lb foil bag – $37.72
  • 8 lb bulk box – $218.22

Will this be the first time you use freeze-dried green beans? North Bay has cooking tips to make it easy for you to work with freeze-dried vegetables.

Customer Reviews

One ordered freeze-dried bens from other companies but got disappointed. But, after finding North Bay Trading, she’s so pleased with the quality of the product. Another customer said they always eat them as a side dish. He said that they were way better than canned or frozen green beans. Almost as good as fresh, that’s why they’re always present in their pantry.

A mother said her toddler loves eating them straight out of the bag. There was also one that said they’re the next best thing to just-picked green beans. They’re sweet, wonderful, and have a fun crunch.

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How To Freeze Dry Green Beans

Freeze-drying green beans is easy. After washing and drying thoroughly, you can slice them to 3/4 inch slices and season them as you want them. You can use:

  • BBQ seasoning
  • Ranch seasoning
  • Salt and pepper

Don’t use oil or butter since they don’t freeze dry well. You could add a touch or two, but not so much that it would cover the beans. You won’t get good results, and these will also considerably shorten the product’s shelf life.

When freeze-drying green beans, here’s what you do:

  1. Turn on the machine and press “START > NON-LIQUID”.
  2. Select “NOT-FROZEN” for room-temperature green beans. Or use “FROZEN” if you pre-froze your vegetable for at least 48 hours.
  3. When the machine tells you to, close the drain valve and load the trays.
  4. Close the chamber door, checking for a tight seal around the ring.
  5. Press “CONTINUE” and let the machine do its work.

For the temperature settings, you can go with the default. Don’t increase the dry temperature above 125 °F (52 °C). Higher temp can burn your food and ruin your efforts.

Freeze-drying green beans can take 24-36 hours. That would depend on how you prepared the food and how much you’re freeze drying. You can use Mason jars or Mylar bags for storage. Throw in 1-2 of the 300cc oxygen packets per gallon size of your container before sealing.

Conclusion

When you buy freeze-dried green beans online, look at the reputation of the store. Also, look for customer reviews. Go for what’s convenient for you, and which one will match your needs.

Freeze-drying green beans is also easy if you have a Harvest Right freeze-dryer. No special settings need to get a successful result. Let it run on the default setting, and the sensor will handle everything for you.

Which brand would you go for if you prefer to buy freeze-dried green beans? Let us know in the comment section.

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