Freezin' Awesome is a Cottage Food Operation (CFO) out of Castro Valley, CA that makes AWESOME freeze-dried snacks and candy!
Freeze-dried food refers to a food preservation technique that involves removing water from food items by freezing them and then subjecting them to a process called sublimation, where the frozen water turns into vapor without passing through the liquid state. This process helps to preserve the food's nutritional content, flavor, texture, and overall quality over an extended period. To freeze dry food, the items are first frozen to extremely low temperatures. Then, the pressure is reduced in a vacuum chamber. This low-pressure environment allows the frozen water to evaporate directly from ice to vapor, bypassing the liquid phase. This process effectively removes about 98% of the food's moisture content, leaving behind lightweight, freeze-dried food with a fun new texture! The freeze-drying process offers several advantages. It helps to retain the original taste, aroma, and nutritional value of the food, including vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Freeze-dried food is lightweight and easy to transport, making it popular for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and backpacking. It also has a longer shelf life compared to fresh or dehydrated food, as the absence of moisture inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds that cause spoilage.
Freeze-dried fruit retains its original nutrients, but has no moisture/water, so it's crunchy and delicious, sometimes, even sweeter than the original fruit! It's a great healthy snack!
Freeze-dried candy is something you just need to experience! Once you try it, you'll be hooked! Our top selling Rainbow Puffs are crunchy and melt in your mouth. Mini Marshmallows are crunchy and melt in your mouth as well, like the ones in your favorite cereal.
You have to try it and see - freeze-dried foods are FREEZIN' AWESOME!
A commercial freeze-dryer costs between $2,000-10,000, and costs between $5-10 a day to run. It's an expensive process, and a lot of work, but the end results are worth every penny. Just try it and you'll see!
"But... but... I saw freeze-dried fruit at _______ for way cheaper!"
Commercially-produced freeze-dried fruit & candy is often dehydrated, not freeze-dried, chewy and under-dried, or low-quality. Try ours, try theirs, you'll taste the difference!
We don't pack our food for super long-term storage and it's meant to be eaten within 2-3 months. However, if kept sealed in a dry, dark environment, it can last up to 6 months or more. Keep our bags away from sunlight and moisture, and always reseal the top of our bags when you're not snacking. Leaving the tops of our bags unsealed can rehydrate or spoil your snacks, especially in a humid environment!
Every product we sell is PLANT-BASED and DAIRY-FREE! We try our best to only use vegan and plant-based ingredients in our products. Our products contain NO dairy, shellac (confectioner's glaze), eggs, or milk. However, we cannot 100% guarantee that the manufacturers of our base ingredients follow vegan practices (ex. some sugar is filtered with bone char from animals). If you are a STRICT vegan, please contact or research the companies who make our base ingredients (Mars, etc.) to ensure that all of their ingredients (sugars, colorings, flavorings) are vegan. Also, everything in our kitchen is VEGAN, so nothing is freeze-dried on the same equipment as any dairy/milk/meat/animal products! We're always here to help and answer questions - just click the Live Chat button or email us!
As we're a 100% PLANT-BASED company, none of our products contain milk, dairy, or animal products.
We list all allergens in the descriptions on the website, and on the labels of our products.
We follow all FDA & Alameda County Cottage Food Operation labeling requirements to ensure the safety of our customers.
We take great care to sanitize all freeze-dryer trays and preparation utensils in between each batch of produced food. We try and run any products with known allergens (peanuts, coconut, soy) together in one batch. However, there is always a chance of cross-contamination. So, legally, we must provide the following warning/caution before you purchase:
OUR PRODUCTS ARE MADE ON SHARED EQUIPMENT THAT ALSO PRODUCES MILK, EGGS,
TREE NUTS, WHEAT, COCONUT, PEANUTS, AND SOYBEANS.
Freezin' Awesome is a Cottage Food Operation (CFO) out of Alameda County, CA (Castro Valley). Our products are freeze-dried in a home kitchen (Permit #: PT0327565). While our kitchen is not a "commercial kitchen", we take all precautions to sanitize all utensils & equipment, maintain a clean and germ-free environment, in a pet-free and smoke-free household. We have certified Food Handlers' Certificates via ServSafe.
Freezin' Awesome will restock products based on demand and availability. We'll try our best to keep our most popular products in stock. Seasonal items and limited edition "drops" may only be available for a short time, so order when you see them in stock!
If your favorite product is out of stock, click on the product, and enter your email under "Enter your email address to receive a back in stock notification" and click "Notify Me" to receive an email when it's restocked.
We have an AWESOME Rewards Program for our customers! Every $1 you spend is worth 1 point. At 100 points, you're eligible for a $5 off coupon. At 200 points, you're eligible for a $10 off coupon. And, you'll get 20 FREE points just for signing up! To see your Rewards Points, make sure you're logged into the website and click the light-blue Freezin' Awesome Rewards bar at the top of the page.
You can place orders 3 different ways:
1. Order online for shipping to any California address (our food permit only allows us to ship within California).
2. Order online for store pickup (pickup your order at Postal Annex at 3056 Castro Valley Blvd in Castro Valley, CA).
3. Order online for delivery. We deliver FREE in Castro Valley (minimum $20 order) and for a small delivery charge around the area. See "How Do I Order For Delivery" and "Where Do You Deliver" below for more info.
NOTE: THERE IS NO MINIMUM ORDER TOTAL FOR STORE PICKUP
Add your products to your cart, and click "View Cart & Checkout" from the cart button. On the cart page, choose "Store Pickup", and under "When Would You Like To Get This Order?", choose the date that you'll be picking up. After making payment, you'll receive an email letting you know that your order is ready for pickup.
Our pickup location:
Postal Annex at 3056 Castro Valley Blvd in Castro Valley, CA 94546
Postal Annex Hours:
Monday-Friday - 9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday - 10:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday - CLOSED
Please allow 4 business hours for pickup notification (ie. if you place your order in the morning during business hours, it will be ready by the afternoon. Or, orders placed in the evening after business hours will be ready for pickup within 4 hours of Postal Annex opening).
NOTE: WE REQUIRE A $20 MINIMUM ORDER TOTAL FOR DELIVERIES
SEE THE "WHERE DO YOU DELIVER" SECTION BELOW FOR DELIVERY AREAS
Add your products to your cart, and click "View Cart & Checkout" from the cart button. On the cart page, choose "Local Delivery", and under "When Would You Like To Get This Order?", choose the date that you'll be picking up. Then, choose an available time slot when you'd like us to delivery. Make sure to choose a time when you'll be home to ensure the safety of your order, and to make sure it doesn't sit anywhere that it could get hot or ruined. After making payment, we'll delivery your order to you, "contactless" (we will leave your order on your doorstep, ring your doorbell, and mark your order as delivered).
Freezin Awesome's Delivery Areas:
Castro Valley
MINIMUM $20.00 ORDER - FREE DELIVERY
Zip Codes: 94546, 94552
San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward
MINIMUM $20.00 ORDER - $5.00 DELIVERY FEE
Zip Codes: 94541, 94542, 94580, 94579, 94577, 94578, 94544, 94545
Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon
MINIMUM $20.00 ORDER - $10.00 DELIVERY FEE
Zip Codes: 94568, 94566, 94588, 94582, 94583
Contactless Delivery Areas & Fees:
| Area | Zip Codes | Delivery Fee | Minimum Order |
| Castro Valley | 94546, 94552 | FREE | NO MINIMUM ORDER |
| San Leandro | 94577, 94578, 94579 | $5.00 | $20.00 |
| San Lorenzo | 94580 | $5.00 | $20.00 |
| Hayward | 94541, 94542, 94544, 94545 | $5.00 | $20.00 |
| Dublin | 94568 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Pleasanton | 94566, 94588 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| San Ramon | 94582, 94583 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
Due to California Cottage Food laws, we are only allowed to ship to California addresses. We ship UPS (Ground) or USPS (First Class or Priority Mail). Shipping price is based on weight, and we offer FREE shipping on all orders over $50.00!
We cannot exchange products or return items. Once Freezin' Awesome products are out of our hands, we cannot resell them to other customers. If you believe your product is defective, please contact us at info@freezinawesome.com