How do we do it?
Lyophilization. It's basically the process we use to dehydrate the fruits and vegetables in our smoothies. We chose it because unlike other processes, lyophilization allows us to preserve all the vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other natural nutrients in these ingredients. It also enables us to maintain the original flavors and colors of the fruits and vegetables. The product's shelf life is significantly extended, and by converting it into powder, it becomes a much lighter and easier-to-handle ingredient, making it convenient to take with you wherever you go in your daily life.
Lyophilization can be explained in five important phases:
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Rapid Freezing: The process begins with the rapid freezing of the fruits and vegetables. This phase is crucial because the freezing speed influences the quality of the final product. Rapid freezing prevents the formation of large ice crystals, which could damage the cellular structure of the foods.
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Vacuum: After freezing, the foods are placed in a vacuum chamber. The atmospheric pressure is significantly reduced in this chamber.
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Sublimation: Sublimation is the key process in lyophilization. The temperature in the chamber is slightly raised, and due to the vacuum, the frozen water in the foods transitions directly from solid to gas, bypassing the liquid state. This means that the ice present in the fruits and vegetables evaporates directly, leaving the foods dehydrated.
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Vapor Collection: The water vapor produced during sublimation is collected and removed from the vacuum chamber.
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Sealing: Once sublimation is complete and most of the water has been removed, the foods are sealed in airtight containers. This sealing helps prevent moisture absorption from the surrounding environment once the foods are outside the vacuum chamber.
We want Smooth Move to be available to all those seeking an alternative, simple, and fast way to consume fruits and vegetables in their daily lives... but not at any cost. We want to do it sustainably, causing as little harm as possible to our planet and actively contributing to nutritional education to make it a little easier for everyone to eat better.
To achieve this, we have ensured that the material used in the pouches of our smoothies is compostable, and the cardboard of the boxes where we place the pouches is recyclable. For the coming year, our intention is for Smooth Move to become part of the B-Corp program, which will help us continue implementing processes and initiatives to ensure that Smooth Move remains a responsible and sustainable company in the future, regardless of the brand's growth.
Additionally, we believe that our smoothies can also help reduce the waste of fresh fruits and vegetables that we currently experience in our country. According to the latest data, it is estimated that each household in Spain throws away 76 kg of food per year, of which 17% is fruits and vegetables.
A bottle designed and customized so you can prepare your smoothies in less than 1 minute and take them with you anywhere. BPA-free and equipped with a filter to help you achieve the perfect texture in your smoothies. Simply fill the bottle up to the white line with plant-based milk, whole milk, skim milk, or even water, and add the contents of a Smooth Move pouch. Shake-la-ka-la-ka-boom-boom and ¡voilà!
Your smoothie ready in less than a minute
Every time we create a new smoothie, we do so by combining the finest natural ingredients, aiming for a good nutritional balance, great taste, and smooth texture so you can enjoy it when you drink it. We trust our product, and we know it's good for you. That's why if you ever decide to try our smoothies and don't love them, just contact us, and we'll refund your first purchase. We genuinely want the best for you; it's our goal. We call it the Happiness Guarantee!
