2die4 Live Foods
Filip Good of 2DiE4 Live Foods
Tell us the story of your brand – how and why did it start?
2DiE4 started with a deep love for real food. The name comes from Australia, where our friend Clive Lawler began fermenting nuts back in 2002. He discovered an ancient method used by indigenous cultures: soaking nuts in the sea and drying them on the beach.
He experimented with walnuts first and coined the name ‘Activation’ for this process. When friends tasted the result, they said, “these nuts are to die for!” That’s how the brand was born.
Agni Thalgott, my business partner has always had a passion for fermented foods, and she brought Clive’s recipes in 2012 to Europe. She had already refined the recipes, added her own ideas, and started to sell activated nuts, when I joined her a few years later.
Together we founded 2DiE4 Live Foods in the Bavarian Alps.
What’s something we might not know about specific nuts?
Take the humble walnut—rich in omega-3s, but also high in tannins. Those tannins give it a bitter taste and can irritate your stomach. Our activation process removes the bitterness, making the flavor round and smooth, and the nutrients easier to absorb.
Another example: our wild-harvested Brazil nuts from Bolivia are naturally selenium-rich. Just one a day meets your daily need—but only if your body can absorb it. That’s why activation makes a difference.
Your products seem to reflect a lot of what people care about in food today. Is that intentional—or just how you work?
We don’t follow trends—but we do care deeply about food, health, and the way things are made. So yes, what we do aligns with what more and more people are looking for.
Fermentation is one of the oldest food processes in the world. We use a two-stage fermentation to activate our nuts—boosting digestibility and supporting gut health.
Our products are Clean Label: no additives, no preservatives, no flavour enhancers.
They are Better-for-you snacks (BFY) with real nutrients and long-lasting energy.
Everything we do is rooted in Slow Food values: traditional methods, time, care, and respect.
We work with small organic farms and focus on transparency from field to pack.
The Umami flavour that comes from fermentation? That’s the 2DiE4 signature.
100% plant-based and aligned with the move toward natural, unprocessed nutrition.
These aren’t buzzwords for us—they’re the foundation of what we do. Because good food shouldn’t be complicated. It should just be… good.
What’s your mission and food philosophy?
Delicious Pumpkin Seeds!
We want to make the world’s best nuts. With irresistible Umami taste, high bioavailability, and the perfect crunch. No compromises!
Our goal is to unlock the full potential of nuts. That means using only the best raw organic quality, activating them through a two-stage fermentation process, and refining them by hand.
We care about your well-being. That’s why everything we do is guided by quality, transparency, and respect for nature. Just pure honest and real food—done right.
Describe your products Filip and how they are made.
We are very focussed and produce activated nuts only. They are organic, raw before activation, and processed in small batches at our production site in Gut Mooseurach, Germany.
The process starts with wässern—soaking the nuts in pure spring water and hand-harvested sea salt from Croatia or Brittany. This triggers fermentation and breaks down anti-nutrients.
Then we dry them slowly at low temperatures—never roasted, never rushed. The result is a
crunchy, umami-rich nut that your body can actually use.
What exactly is activation and why should we care?
Activation is a two-step fermentation process. It transforms the nut. You soak it to start the sprouting phase, then dry it gently to preserve nutrients. This removes phytic acid and lectins—compounds that block mineral absorption and irritate the gut.
So what you get is a nut with:
Better digestibility
More available nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and calcium
Fewer allergens
Longer shelf life
Pure, intense flavor
Are there specific benefits for people with gut issues?
Yes. Many people with IBS or food sensitivities struggle with raw or roasted nuts. Activated nuts are gentler on digestion. The fermentation pre-digests complex compounds, supports gut flora, and reduces bloating.
We’ve had messages from customers saying they hadn’t eaten nuts in years—until they tried ours. That’s powerful.
Who chooses 2DiE4 and why do they care?
Our customers care about what they eat—and how it makes them feel.
They’re health-conscious, often plant-based, and want clean, honest ingredients. Some are athletes or busy professionals looking for real energy. Others are parents choosing better snacks for their kids.
Many come to us because of gut issues. They want food that nourishes instead of irritates. And some just love the taste. The crunch. That feeling of eating something real.
What they all have in common: They don’t settle. They want the best.
Where can we buy your products and learn more?
In the UK, you can find us at:
Online at www.2die4livefoods.com/en
We also ship across Europe and work with select delis and health food stores.
Anything else you want readers to know?
Yes—these are not just snacks. They’re real food, made by hand, with respect for nature.
Try them and see how your body feels. Taste the difference. Feel the difference.
Live activated!