# Crunchy Freeze-Dried Candies Kanpai Foods Makes Freeze-Dried Candy with the Space Technology By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-05-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-candy References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2024/sweets-snacks-gallery-new-products-from-joyride-chocxo-astrofreeze-skittles-more) & [kanpaifoods](https://kanpaifoods.com/)  People love freeze-dried candy for its unique combination of intense flavors and [crunchy, airy texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amos-freeze-dried-candy) that transforms familiar treats into an exciting new snacking experience, and [Kanpai Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/58-and-co-shch) offers something for consumers of all ages with a sweet tooth. Alongside Freeze Dried Fruity Candy and [Freeze Dried Sour Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-strips), the newly launched company also offers Freeze Dried Chamoy Candy, and Freeze Dried Spicy Candy. These sweet, sour and spicy candies, made with the same methods used to create meals for astronauts in space, offer an out-of-this-world eating experience for candy lovers that's super light and rich in texture. With the moisture removed from the candy during the freeze-drying process—which doubles as a preservation process—the pressure causes the sugars and gelatin to puff up and create an irresistibly crispy, crunchy texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space-infused Snacks:** Utilizing space technology for everyday snacks elevates traditional candy to an innovative, space-age experience. - **Texture-enhanced Treats:** Freeze-drying techniques create a signature airy texture, transforming common sweets into novel crunch-fueled indulgences. - **Flavor-explosive Candies:** Combining intense flavor profiles like chamoy and spicy with freeze-drying amplifies taste sensations for adventurous snackers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** The introduction of space technology opens new avenues for unique texture and flavor experiences in the candy industry. - **Snack Foods:** Innovative preservation methods provide snack food makers with long-lasting, flavor-packed products that stand out on the shelf. - **Aerospace Technology:** Applying space-grade freeze-drying processes to consumer goods demonstrates cross-industry innovation and versatility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Freeze-Dried Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrofreeze.md) - [Crispy Freeze-Dried Hard Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-freeze-dried.md) - [Freeze-Dried Candy Tasting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-tasting-set.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fudge Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoopys-moon-rocks.md) - [Crispy Freeze-Dried Christmas Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-candies.md) - [Remixed Freeze-Dried Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrara-freeze-dried-candy.md) - [Freeze-Dried Marshmallow Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crunch.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-freeze-crunchy.md) - [Expansive Crispy Candy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noomz-freezedried-candies.md)