Our freeze-dried cretons in 3 questions
Our freeze-dried expedition cretons were Treko's very first official product. Find out everything you need to know about this product in three questions in this blog post.
How did the development of this product take place?
The expedition cretons were part of the very first batch of tests done in 2019. This first version contained red lentils and oats among others. Following this first test, Émile tasted this potential first freeze-dried item and said to himself:
“These are the best cretons I have ever eaten!”
Another event happened during this day in July 2019. Indeed, Émile dared to eat the cretons without water and the result was incredible. His reflex was to say:
“It’s such an unusual product to use while hiking that we have no choice but to bring it out.”
The first official product was therefore decided . It turned out that this product is very suitable as a sample at our numerous outdoor exhibitions/fairs.
The expedition cretons have not undergone any further processing after 3 years. But since September 28, 2023, we have changed the recipe to increase its protein content.
More specifically, we added Textured Meat Protein (TP) to give it an appearance that is even more similar to traditional cretons.
We explain the change in more detail in our live launch video on September 28, 2023.
Where does the name “Cretons d’expédition” come from?
During a brainstorming session, we were looking for a complementary term to "cretons". The goal of this term was also to encourage people to go on an adventure with this product. Since the term " expedition " rhymed and was easy to remember, the choice was obvious.
How can we prepare these freeze-dried cretons?
You might think that the only way to enjoy Cretons d'Expedition would be to simply mix it with hot water. To date, we have discovered 3 other possible methods :
Method using cold water (the best method)
We have found through our extensive testing that the product rehydrates equally well with cold or hot water . So if your goal is to carry as little equipment as possible (burner, etc.), this is definitely an option for you.
Method not using water
Eating dry cretons is definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Eat a big piece and you'll feel like you're eating cretons chips . This comes in handy on a short hike where you can walk while eating.
Try it with freeze-dried shipping cretons
It can become redundant to simply eat cretons with a spoon. That is why it is quite possible to complete this snack with a tortilla, bread or crackers . A really interesting combination for those who want to favor local purchases can use Auze brand crackers with our freeze-dried cretons.
