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Freeze Dried Mint/pudina Herb 7 Gm

Freeze Dried Mint/pudina Herb 7 Gm

Mint Seasoning
£2.21 GBP
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SKU: 14308

SKU: 14308

Fresh mint has a short window. One day it's vibrant and fragrant, the next it's wilted and unusable. Freeze dried mint solves that problem entirely- giving you the full aroma, colour, and flavour of freshly picked pudina in a shelf-stable format that lasts up to 12 months without refrigeration.

Neelam Foodland's Freeze Dried Pudina is made from a single ingredient, pure mint, processed through freeze drying, a method that removes moisture while preserving the essential oils, natural colour, and volatile compounds responsible for that sharp, cooling mint character. What you get in this 7g pack punches significantly above its weight. A small pinch rehydrates almost instantly and behaves remarkably close to fresh pudina in both aroma and taste.

Use it as a mint seasoning in raitas, chaas, lemonades, and mojitos. Crumble it over biryanis, pulaos, and kebabs just before serving. Steep it into teas and herbal infusions. Stir it into chutneys and dips when fresh mint isn't available. This freeze dried herb belongs in every kitchen that takes flavour seriously, whether you cook daily or occasionally.

  • Single ingredient- 100% pure mint, nothing added, nothing removed

  • Freeze dried herbs method preserves aroma, colour and flavour far better than air drying

  • Rehydrates quickly, behaves close to fresh pudina in cooked and raw applications

  • Versatile dried mint for teas, raitas, biryanis, beverages and chutneys

Mint (Pudina).

Energy 0 Kcal
Protein 0 Gm
Carbohydrates 0 Gm
Fats 0 Gm
Sugar 0 Gm

Shelf Life : 12 Months

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£2.21
Freeze Dried Mint/pudina Herb 7 Gm

Freeze Dried Mint/pudina Herb 7 Gm

£2.21
£2.21

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How does freeze dried mint differ from regular dried mint or sun dried pudina?

Freeze drying removes moisture at very low temperatures under vacuum conditions, which preserves the essential oils, natural green colour, and volatile aromatic compounds that give mint its characteristic flavour. Regular sun drying or air drying uses heat, which degrades these compounds significantly. The result is a dried pudina that smells and tastes noticeably closer to fresh mint than conventionally dried alternatives.

Q2. How much freeze dried mint should I use to replace fresh pudina in a recipe?

As a general guide, one teaspoon of freeze dried mint is roughly equivalent to one tablespoon of fresh pudina leaves. Since the flavour is more concentrated, start with a smaller quantity and adjust based on your preference and the dish being prepared.

Q3. What are the best uses for this dried mint in everyday cooking?

It works across a wide range of applications. Stir it into curd for instant pudina raita, add it to lemonades and chaas for a refreshing lift, crumble it over biryani or kebabs as a finishing herb, steep it in hot water for a simple mint tea, or blend it into green chutney when fresh mint is unavailable. Its versatility as a mint seasoning makes it genuinely useful across both Indian and continental preparations.

Q4. How should freeze dried pudina be stored to maintain its potency?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. Keep the pack sealed tightly between uses as exposure to air causes the essential oils to dissipate, reducing the intensity of the mint aroma over time. A sealed container in a kitchen drawer away from the stovetop is ideal for maintaining its quality through the full 12 month shelf life.