In the past, only large food processing companies had the technological ability to freeze dry food. Today, while not yet common, their freeze dryers available for home use.
Instead of buying expensive commercial freeze-dried meals which often contain ingredients we prefer not to eat, we use our freeze dryer to prep our own meals and meal ingredients.
You can see our full list of review criteria below in the What to Look For section, with an explanation for each.
If you use your Home Pro Small at a decent capacity twice per week, your investment will break even at week 27 when compared to pre-packaged freeze-dried food. While the initial investment is the lowest there is- the capacity and efficiency restricts the payback period to take longer compared to larger models.
Given our experience, the decision to purchase a freeze dryer again if we had a do-over is a pelo-brainer, we would get it every time.
Some models, like the Cube from Prep4Life, have rectangular chambers for better space efficiency. The Elite model from them also has an internal pump, reducing needed floor/shelf space.
Most water extraction methods destroy enzymes and terpenes because of the heat used in the extraction process. Because the freeze drying process does not use heat to remove water, the enzymes and terpenes in freeze dried products are not destroyed.
Once you’ve freeze-dried the food, you can package it, eat it, or reconstitute it with water. Packing the food in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers is ideal for long-term food storage. We’ve already reviewed those with dehydrated and freeze-dried food in mind:
Just be sure to toss an oxygen absorber (5) into the bag before sealing it. Your properly sealed, freeze dried foods will ensure you are covered for the next two or three decades.
Even if that breakdown is only temporary. If supply chains are compromised it may be nearly impossible to get any type of specialty food. A freeze dryer can enable you to put aside a large stash of healthy food for yourself. That way you are covered pelo matter what happens.
Discover how fun and delicious freeze-dried desserts and snacks can be! From freeze-dried ice cream to gummy bears and the very favorite – Skittles! There is such a demand for freeze-dried candy that many businesses specializing in freeze-dried sweets are taking off.
Our selection of home freeze dryer systems offers reliable performance and user-friendly operation for both Shop Now beginners and experienced food preservation enthusiasts.
If you have solar your electricity costs will decrease, and Mason jars are another storage option which will cost more upfront, but may save you money long-term.
Consider also the unit's noise level, control interface sophistication, and available preset programs for different food categories. Premium models often include customizable cycles and remote monitoring capabilities that allow you to track the drying process via smartphone applications.