Mechanical Grinding
- Intense mechanical grinding can disrupt plant cells
- Produces solid particles with less surface area per unit of weight
- May require additional processing to reach the required format
Proprietary VFD Technology
Vortex Freeze-Dry (VFD) Technology
Vortex Freeze-Dry Technology is Thai Freeze Dry's revolutionary and proprietary powder-production process, not simply another freeze-drying method.
The frozen raw material moves in a controlled vortex. As the plant material collides, it fractures along natural weak points between the cells in the extracellular matrix rather than hemorrhaging the cells through intense mechanical grinding. The result is higher bioactivity.
This creates porous particles with a larger surface area per unit of weight than the solid particles that result from mechanical grinding. This results in higher bioavailability.
The increased bioactivity and bioavailability help sustain and deliver the full spectrum of healthy compounds along with their natural color, fragrance, and flavor.
Mechanical Comparison
Vortex Freeze-Drying
- Frozen material moves in a controlled vortex
- Plant material fractures along natural weak points between cells
- Creates porous particles with greater surface area per unit of weight
- Quality is verified through specifications and supporting documentation
Moisture and Shelf Life
VFD exposes more surface area per unit of weight, allowing moisture to be removed more completely and producing a very low-moisture powder.
Thai Freeze Dry has validated a three-year shelf life based on stability testing, given proper packaging and storage conditions.
Quality Standards
Quality Standards address product identity, moisture, appearance, specifications, COA, and technical documentation.
Product-specific quality documentation is reviewed for applicability to the product and order requirements.
Food Safety Standards
Food Safety Standards address hygiene, sanitation, microbiological testing, heavy metals, pesticides, and applicable food-safety controls and certifications.
Thai Freeze Dry applies food-safety controls from raw materials through VFD processing, packaging, and storage.
Third-party ingredients must be accompanied by required certifications.
Claim Support
Product-specific claims should be supported by third-party laboratory results, clinical trials, international certifications, or other relevant independent technical documentation where required.