Dehydrofrozen

/ˌdiːˌhaɪdroʊˈfroʊzən/ adjective

Definition

Preserved by the process of removing water while freezing; in a state of being both dehydrated and frozen.

Etymology

Past participle of dehydrofreeze, from de- + hydro- + frozen (from Old English froren). Used as adjective to describe the resulting state.

Kelly Says

Dehydrofrozen strawberries can last for years in a pantry and taste fresher when rehydrated than traditionally dried fruit because the freezing prevents chemical breakdown.

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