When Marty and I started Homegrown Primal, our mission was simple, we wanted to provide the benefits of nutrient-dense ancestral foods to everyone in a format that fitted in with modern life.
But we had to find a way to provide that convenience that didn't compromise the quality of the incredible organ meat we were sourcing
That meant researching a natural way to preserve the organs, glands, and connective tissue we use while keeping their nutrient profile as close as possible to fresh food.
That’s why we chose freeze drying.
What Is Freeze Drying?
Freeze drying is a little different to putting a steak in the freezer.
It's a gentle preservation process that removes moisture from food whilst helping retain its nutritional integrity.
The process begins by chopping the raw organs into cubes. These are then placed on large trays and put into the freeze dryer. Where the temperatures drop to about -40 degrees and the vacuum removes all the water: (Sublimation) The freeze dried cubes are then removed and milled into powder.
Unlike many conventional drying methods, freeze drying doesn't rely on high heat.
And when you’re working with nutrient-dense foods like grass-fed beef organs, that's really important.
Why Low Heat Matters For Nutrient-dense Foods
Heat can damage or reduce certain nutrients, alter flavour, and change the natural characteristics of food.
Because freeze drying uses extremely low temperatures, it helps preserve much of what makes whole foods so valuable in the first place, including:
- High-quality protein
- Naturally occurring vitamins and minerals
- Healthy fats
- Amino acids
- Flavour and aroma
- The natural food matrix that supports nutrient absorption
For ancestral foods like liver, heart, kidney, bone marrow, maintaining nutritional quality is especially important.
These are the foods our ancestors valued for a reason. They are naturally rich and deeply nourishing, and we see it as our job to preserve them with as much care as possible.
Our Commitment To Quality
We use freeze drying because it allows us to offer whole-food nutrition in a convenient, shelf-stable format whilst maintaining the nutrient profile of the organ, gland, or connective tissue we're preserving.
Every Homegrown Primal product begins with carefully sourced ingredients that come from regeneratively farmed, ethically reared cattle.
We care deeply about the animals we use in our supplements, the land they come from, and the amazing nutrition they provide. By using a gentle freeze-drying process, we can naturally extend the shelf life of these incredible ingredients, without the need for artificial preservatives.
Traditional Nutrition, Modern Convenience
For generations, our ancestors consumed nutrient-rich whole foods as a regular part of their diets.
Today, many of those foods can be difficult to source, prepare, or consume consistently. Even people who understand the benefits of organ meats often find it hard to make liver, heart, kidney, or bone marrow part of their weekly routine.
Freeze drying helps bridge that gap.
It allows us to bring traditional, nutrient-dense foods into modern life in a way that's practical, portable, and easy to use - whether you're at home, at work, travelling, or simply looking for a convenient way to support your nutrition.
Transparency Matters To Us
We believe you deserve to know exactly how your food is produced.
That's why we're committed to using high-quality ingredients, maintaining rigorous production standards, and being open about the processes we use.
Freeze drying isn't about changing food.
It's about preserving it in the most natural way possible.
So when you choose Homegrown Primal, you know you're getting real whole-food nutrition from grass-fed beef organs, carefully preserved to help maintain the goodness nature intended.
If you'd like to learn more about our organ supplements and the benefits they offer, take a look at our guide or visit our shop.
