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✦ FREEZE-DRIED CANDY · MADE IN NEPHI, UTAH Big crunch.
Big imagination.

Freeze-dried treats and custom creations made by JP—a young entrepreneur who turned one big goal into a seriously crunchy business.

See what JP makes Meet JP →
Kid-created. Dad-guided. Customer-approved.
Illustration of JP smiling while holding one of his chickens
STARTED at age 5
JP's cheerful freeze-dried candy mascot
✦ Parent-supervised ✦ Made to order ✦ Serving the Wasatch Front ✦ Shipping quoted by request

✦ PICK YOUR CRUNCH

What's in the
freeze dryer?

JP started with candy and kept experimenting. Choose a favorite or bring us a new idea to explore.

THE CLASSICS

Candy crunch

Colorful favorites transformed into light, crispy bites with a seriously fun crunch. Ask about it →
★ CUSTOMER
FAVORITE

THE SURPRISE HIT

Corn crunch

Golden corn kernels freeze-dried into a light, sweet crunch. The crowd favorite at JP's market table. Ask about it →

FRUIT, BUT FUN

Fruit bites

Familiar fruit with a completely new texture—crisp, bright, and easy to snack on. Ask about it →

YOUR WILD IDEA

Custom experiments

Have something interesting in mind? Send the idea and JP will see if it can be freeze-dried. Ask about it →

FROM OUR FAMILY HENS

Freeze-dried kid-farmed eggs

JP and his little sister help raise our hens and collect the eggs every day. Freeze-dried eggs make a great addition to food storage: just add water to rehydrate, then use them for baking or cook them as scrambled eggs. Availability varies. Handle and fully cook rehydrated eggs just as you would fresh eggs.
Ask about eggs

Selection changes as JP experiments. Every item and custom request is confirmed before payment.

JP with his chicken in the artwork from his first candy business
The original hand-drawn Uncle Matt's Candy Shop logo THE ORIGINAL LOGO

✦ MEET THE MAKER

It started with a
Nintendo Switch.

“When I was five, I wanted to earn enough money to buy my own Nintendo Switch. So I started selling freeze-dried candy.”

JP packaged treats, talked with customers, and kept going until he reached his goal. Then he discovered the best part wasn't only the Switch—it was learning how to build something of his own.

At home, JP and his little sister help raise the family's hens and collect fresh eggs every day. That hands-on responsibility inspired JP to expand beyond candy and experiment with freeze-drying eggs and other foods. Every order helps him keep learning creativity, responsibility, and what it takes to serve a customer well.

Next up: JP's Garden Gold. His second business turns the family's horse and chicken manure into garden fertilizer. Take a look →
JP grinning and pointing at the camera behind his market table, filled with yellow JP's Freeze-Dried bags, including a bag of freeze-dried corn
MARKET DAY · SOLD OUT

✦ AND TODAY

Sold out at
the market.

From saving up for a Nintendo Switch to running his own table at the local market. JP had a blast—and sold out of everything he brought.

The crowd favorite? Freeze-dried corn.
We didn't see that coming either.

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✦ FROM IDEA TO CRUNCH

How it works

Simple, personal, and confirmed by a parent at every step.

  1. 01💭

    Dream it

    Choose a treat or tell JP your custom freeze-drying idea.

  2. 02✓

    We check it

    JP and Dad confirm what's possible, the price, and timing.

  3. 03❄

    JP makes it

    Your order goes into the freeze dryer and the crunch begins.

  4. 04📦

    You get it

    We arrange local pickup, delivery, or an approved shipping option.

✦ LET'S MAKE SOMETHING FUN

What should JP
freeze-dry next?

Tell us what sounds good. A parent will review the request and follow up to confirm availability, price, and fulfillment.

Not sure what to choose?
Send your wildest idea. That's half the fun.

Parent reviewed. No payment is collected here.

✦ WHERE WE SERVE

Serving the
Wasatch Front.

Made in Nephi and enjoyed up and down the Wasatch Front. Pick up locally, or ask about delivery across Utah County and Juab County. Shipping is quoted by request.

✦ GOOD TO KNOW

Questions before
the crunch?

Can JP freeze-dry anything?+

Not everything freeze-dries well or safely. Send the idea and JP and Dad will confirm whether it's a good fit.

Do you deliver or ship?+

Pickup is in Nephi, and delivery can be arranged across Utah County and the Wasatch Front. U.S. shipping may be available depending on the item and order size.

How long does an order take?+

Timing depends on the food, quantity, and current freeze-dryer schedule. We'll provide an estimate when we confirm the order.

How do I pay?+

No payment is collected on this website yet. Payment options are shared only after the order is reviewed and confirmed.

Got a garden? JP started a second business selling sun-cured horse & chicken manure. Meet JP's Garden Gold →