Category: Freeze-Drying
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How Long Do Freeze Dryers Last?
A freeze dryer or a lyophilizer is a machine that works by freezing perishable products and removing the water from them. Freeze-dried foods are shelf-stable for up to 25 years if properly stored. A freeze dryer is a fantastic addition to any home, but it’s also an expensive one, so you might ask yourself: “How […]
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Is a Home Freeze Dryer Worth it? How to Know!
Freeze drying is an excellent way to preserve perishable food for a long time. However, freeze dryers are a significant investment, so it’s important to know whether it’s worth it or not to buy one. A home freeze dryer is worth buying if you want to preserve large amounts of perishables easily and if you […]
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What Is Freeze-Dried Candy? Complete Guide
Have you recently purchased a home freeze-drier and aren’t sure what to do with it? Or perhaps you have a sweet tooth and would love to try something new? Freeze-dried candy can be exciting, and you may have many questions regarding the process, the benefits, possible negative effects, and the types of candies you can […]
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How to Freeze Dry and Store Your Favorite Foods: Guide with Pictures
If there’s one thing that I absolutely love, it’s freeze-dried goodies. Lyophilization, otherwise known as freeze-drying, not only preserves the color of food but also preserves the flavor. Freeze-drying reduces thermal damage to nutrients that are heat sensitive. But how do you freeze-dry and store foods? Freeze-drying food is a straightforward process. Prep food to […]
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How to Freeze-Dry Meat for Safe Long-Term Storage
Freeze-drying will help you preserve all the food you like, from your favorite dessert to fruits, vegetables, seafood, and even meat products! If you are looking for a great way to store meat, freeze-drying is the perfect solution for short and long-term storage. Meat can be safely freeze-dried using the standard freeze-drying steps. Cooked meat […]
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Can you Freeze Dry Cheese? Here’s how to do it
If you produce milk and dairy products on your homestead, the last thing you want to do is waste them. But storing dairy products such as cheese long-term isn’t easy. Cheese only lasts for around 6 months in a freezer. So, you might be wondering if freeze-drying cheese might be an option? Cheese freeze-dries well […]
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Can You Freeze-Dry Seeds?
Whether you’re collecting and storing heritage seeds or trying to keep new seeds for growing next year, storing seeds can be a fun or frustrating experience. This has made me wonder about using the freeze dryer to store seeds – and how that works. Seeds can be freeze-dried and stored properly to extend their viability […]
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17 Reasons You Need a Freeze-Dryer
If you haven’t already joined the thousands of Americans getting into home freeze-drying, you’re missing out! Freeze-drying is a fantastic method of food preparation that not only preserves your food for an extremely long time but keeps its great flavor. Freeze-drying has been around for a long time, in fact, traced all the way back […]
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How Do Home Freeze Dryers Work? Science and Process Made Easy
Freeze dryers might sound like cool (groan!) new technology, but they’ve actually been around for a while. Modern freeze-drying has existed since at least the early twentieth century, where it was invented as a food preserving method, but some forms of these processes date back even further, with the Incas using some form of this […]
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Complete Guide To Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pumps (Oil And Oil-free)
Just like other machines, freeze-dryers require maintenance to keep everything running smoothly. This will keep your machine in tip-top condition and mean that ultimately it lasts longer! The vacuum pump of your freeze dryer is one part that needs particular attention. Without this part, your machine will be completely unable to work. One of the […]
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Can You Freeze-Dry Casseroles?
Whether you’re getting ready to go camping or prepping for an emergency, it’s especially nice to know that you can freeze-dry foods you like for whatever tomorrow brings. But that begs the question – can casseroles be freeze-dried? Casseroles can be freeze-dried by removing any excess oils and fats, and by dividing the casserole into […]
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Should You Freeze Dry Dog Food? Pros, Cons, and Tips
Freeze drying is a fast-growing method of food preservation across the US. The availability of cheaper and more readily available home freeze-drying units means that many people are beginning to start doing this themselves. Of course, this extends beyond just people’s food, and many people are starting to see the benefits of feeding their canine […]
