Researchers at Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts asked 29 people to consume packets of freeze-dried grapes, equivalent to three servings, each day.

Shelf Life: Freeze-dried foods, like freeze-dried strawberries or freeze-dried apples, have a remarkably long shelf life. Unopened, they can last up to 25 to 30 years if stored in proper packaging.

The Freeze Dried Candy Store, which has been making such treats for three years, has more than 70 products. “There’s always something new to try.

Freeze drying can extend a food's shelf life, but how does it work? This article explains how freeze drying works, whether freeze dried foods are healthy, and tips for freeze drying at home.

On Oct. 15, Mars Wrigley revealed Skittles Pop’d: a freeze-dried twist on the classic fruity candies. Previously, freeze-dried Skittles were only available through third-party brands.

Last year's harvest in Missouri yielded 8.34 million pounds of grapes, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.