About Drea
At Drea, we make clean, plant-based nutrition simple and accessible. Our dehydrated fruits and vegetables are crafted using controlled processes that help retain natural nutrients while extending shelf life—without preservatives.
Designed for modern lifestyles, Drea offers convenient, clean-label products you can trust for everyday wellness.
Brief Description
At Drea, we are committed to making nutrient-dense, plant-based nutrition more accessible through scientifically guided food preservation. We transform carefully selected fruits and vegetables into dehydrated foods and functional powders that support everyday wellness without compromising ingredient integrity. Using controlled dehydration techniques, we help retain essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients while extending shelf life and reducing food waste. Drea delivers clean-label, plant-derived nutrition designed for modern lifestyles seeking convenient, functional, and science-backed dietary support.
Science Behind Dehydration
- Nutrient Retention: Dehydration at controlled temperatures helps preserve vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients while reducing water activity, naturally extending shelf life without chemical preservatives.
- Functional Benefits: Vegetable powders provide concentrated sources of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients that support digestive health, immune function, and sustained energy.
- Clean Preservation Method: Unlike heavily processed snacks, dehydration maintains much of the original nutritional structure while delivering plant-based nutrition in a shelf-stable form.
Nutrient Retention in Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables
Vitamin A & Carotenoids
Many orange and green vegetables such as carrots, spinach, and pumpkin contain provitamin A carotenoids, including beta-carotene.
Carotenoids are relatively stable during dehydration and are known for supporting:
• Normal vision
• Skin and cellular health
• Antioxidant protection
Dehydrated vegetable powders can remain a concentrated source of carotenoid-rich nutrition.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C is one of the most well-known antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables. However, it is more sensitive to:
• Heat
• Oxygen exposure
• Extended processing time
While dehydration may reduce some Vitamin C content compared to fresh produce, dried fruits and vegetables can still contribute meaningful antioxidant value, especially when processed under controlled conditions.
Minerals
Unlike some vitamins, minerals are highly stable during dehydration. Dehydrated vegetables and powders can remain reliable sources of essential minerals such as:
• Potassium – Supports electrolyte balance
• Magnesium – Supports metabolic function
• Iron – Supports oxygen transport
Since water is removed, mineral content becomes more concentrated per gram.
Polyphenols & Antioxidants
Dehydrated fruits often retain plant-based polyphenols and flavonoids, which are naturally occurring compounds associated with antioxidant properties.
These compounds contribute to:
• Cellular protection from oxidative stress
• Natural color and flavor preservation
• Functional nutritional density
Common examples include berries, mango, and other colorful fruits.
Dietary Fiber
Dietary fiber remains one of the most consistently preserved components in dried produce.
Fiber supports:
• Digestive health
• Satiety and balanced eating
• Gut microbiome diversity
Drea products provide a convenient way to include fiber-rich plant ingredients in everyday diets.
Nutrient Density Through Moisture Reduction
By removing water, dehydration increases the concentration of naturally occurring nutrients per serving weight. This makes dehydrated fruits, vegetables, and powders an efficient way to incorporate plant nutrition into modern, busy lifestyles.