Can i freeze gimme lean

Although you can safely eat them out of the package, we find most of our products are much more appetizing when prepared according to package directions.

Our products are at their highest quality when they have not been frozen, but we understand that some consumers prefer to store them in this way to extend the amount of time they have to consume them. The dark areas are from the production process — they are edible and perfectly normal.

Tempeh is a fermented product that incubates for several hours. During incubation, the black and white areas develop as part of heating and cooling. The dark areas are purely cosmetic and will not affect the flavor, texture or shelf life of the product. Our tempeh is pasteurized after it has been packaged and therefore is a cooked product. If you notice any spots that appear a color other than black or white, please do not eat the product.

Our sausages have a vegan casing to lock in juicy flavors. We believe our latest offerings will appeal to consumers who are trying to incorporate more meat-free meals into their diets. We also offer a number of refrigerated vegan items that we hope our vegan consumers will continue to enjoy. Lightlife does not use hexane, or any other chemicals like it, in the development or manufacturing of our products.

Our suppliers have assured us that if they use hexane in their processing, there are no detectable levels in the ingredients they supply to us.

The soy protein we use has been processed using a water wash and is of the highest quality. We are committed to the health and well-being of our consumers and since our beginning more than thirty years ago, have used only organic soybeans or non-GMO soy proteins in our products.

Veggie goodness for you and the planet. Contact Us. All of our products are made with non-GMO soy. We cannot make claims beyond soy at this point. The frozen products are not kosher. All rights reserved. I've tried freezing before cooking individually on a sheetpan, then put all together in a bag , and furrysgirl said she freezes them after they've cooked.

Good both ways. I think I've frozen just about every Smart product I've ever had. Deli meats, Gimme Lean, Smart Bacon, and a bunch of other misc. I just used a tube of Gimme Lean that had been frozen for about 18 months and it tasted perfect. Oh, oh, I forgot about this. A couple of years ago my mom bought tofu hot dogs for a cookout, and I wasn't so hot on them, so she froze them.

Not the following autumn, but the next autumn sooo, over a year I thawed them out and made "The Pigs Are Safe in the Barn" with them, and they tasted fine. Like a tofu hot dog, if that's your thing. I've frozen all kinds of vegan mock meats and never had a problem. Because the commercial stuff tends to be rather expensive where I live, I generally wait until something goes on sale, and then I'll buy a few packages.

I also try not to eat them too often, so it's nice that they keep so well in the freezer. Freeze the tofu for at least 48 hours to make sure it's completely frozen through. Then you can thaw in the fridge for a couple of days, or you can let it thaw on the counter when you're away during the day. It shouldn't have any ice left when you're ready to use it. Then just press it over the sink and the water will come rushing out.

I don't know what might have gone wrong, except maybe you didn't freeze it long enough or didn't let it thaw long enough? Skip to main content. Home Recipes Community Vegan Blogs. Enter your keywords. Freezing Vegan Meat Substitutes? Well, I don't know about store-bought meat substitutes, but here's what I know: -Tofu freezes very well, has great spongy texture upon thawing, easy to squish out water over sink, soaks up marinades well -Seitan freezes exceptionally well.

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