As a relatively new technology for home use, plenty of people have questions about the industrial-grade preservation process also known as lyophilization. I’m not a scientist, but I’ve studied up and have enough experience to weigh in:

To get the most out of a freeze dryer, users often turn to specialized accessories that can enhance the equipment's performance and versatility.

The update left our freeze dryer unusable, and we couldn’t roll back to the old version. Talk about frustration.

As an authorized dealer, we provide comprehensive support throughout your freeze-drying journey. From selecting the right model for your needs to expert technical guidance, our team ensures you get the most from your investment.

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.

Harvest Right replaced it, and we switched to the premier oil pump, even though we had to cover the postage.

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Purchasing Em excesso freeze dryer trays has helped us to overcome this bottleneck to some degree. We can process large batches of produce in one go (while it is fresh and the kitchen is a mess) and put 12 trays worth of food in the deep freeze.

Whether your electrical wiring is up to the job – The larger freeze dryers consume quite a bit of electricity and require a 220 volt plug. If you have an older house or live in an old apartment building it may not have one. Also, freeze dryers can draw as much as 16 or 17 amps at their peak consumption.

But, freeze dryers can handle a wide range of food and retain nutritional value (and flavor!) much better than dehydrators. They also give the food a massively long shelf life, extending some perishable foods to over 25 years!

The amount of money you spend on something like a freeze-dryer shouldn’t blow out your entire budget, but that can be tough with these Shop Now price points.

Both options have their pros and cons, and you will have to decide what suits your needs best, but for what is is worth, here is our 2 cents.

Most freeze dryers increase their capacity with tray count and deeper drums. The front of freeze dryers in various sizes can appear to be similar when, in fact, there are large capacity differences. Tray size can illustrate this best:

Preserve your garden and homestead harvest with a freeze dryer, or stock your pantry to prepare for emergencies. Use one to freeze dry candy or dog food- the uses you can explore are unlimited, or you can even make a small business around it.