Every freeze dryer we offer comes with full manufacturer warranties and our dedicated customer service support.
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.
Vacuum pump quality significantly impacts both performance and maintenance requirements. Look for systems with oil-free or easy-maintenance vacuum pumps that achieve the deep vacuum necessary for efficient sublimation while requiring minimal intervention.
Space Requirements: This machine demands space. Imagine fitting into your kitchen another small refrigerator! Best to find it a dedicated spot in a laundry or garage if possible.
Freeze Drying Handbook: Many brands ship out an owner’s manual and offer guides, but some people prefer a hard copy. Plenty of information is readily available online, so this isn’t an accessory I use.
Check the device capacity. Freeze drying a single batch of food takes time, so if you plan to use your machine frequently or use it to process large batches of food items, a higher capacity model speeds up the process.
Refrigerated, frozen, and canned food just don’t last very long. Freeze dried food will last up to 25 years and does not need to be to be rotated like other foods. Freeze dried food is perfect for home storage.
On your Mylar bags, don’t cheap out. You can’t afford cheap for other than items that you intend to be stored for only a short time. Too, though I have an impulse sealer, I find a cheap hair straightener works better.
How much food you will be freeze drying – If you plan on freeze drying small amounts of food for your future personal use, then a small freeze dryer should serve you well.
Removing the moisture from your food is only one step in assuring it will be there for you months, years or even decades down the line.
Besides the food and the freeze dryer itself, there are plenty of accessories to consider when you get a freeze dryer. Some basics that you’ll need include:
Design is important for quality because there are many separate components working together inside of a freeze dryer. The weakest link can cause the entire machine to not Shop Now work- whether its a faulty door seal or underpowered vacuum pump.
While we’re very data-oriented, a freeze dryer does afford you much more flexibility than store-bought freeze-dried food. If you want more control over your food, then a freeze dryer will certainly let you make your food the way you want it.
A freeze dryer can help you save money, prevent waste, store what your garden produces, ensure that your particular dietary needs are always provided for, and, of course, enable you and your loved ones to rest a little easier in the event of a crisis.