We understand that purchasing a freeze dryer represents a significant investment in your future. Whether you're looking to enhance your food preservation capabilities at home or expand your business operations, the initial cost can feel substantial.
Be Aware: Since the freeze dryer market has had plenty of startups enter over the past few years: smaller brands with less time in the market could leave you high and dry.
Using the S-blade attachment makes short work of chili peppers and turmeric, while the dicing function has been a life-saver when chopping huge batches of onion, carrot and celery to make mirepoix.
When you get the right blend of these, you can find a reliable freeze dryer that will stock your pantry with a massive shelf life for decades. Below, we break down what each of these features means for the freeze-dryer models that set themselves apart.
Besides the process of freeze-drying the food, you’ll also need to safely package and store it when you are done. Here is what you’ll need to make sure you are getting that huge 25-year shelf-life:
How do I rehydrate freeze-dried food? Most freeze-dried foods can be rehydrated by adding water. The amount and time needed vary depending on the food type.
Some freeze dryer models will come with all of these included (even the impulse sealer) as a way to help you get started.
The other step is storing it properly. If you don’t, moisture will seep back into the food and it will likely go bad in just a few weeks. Maybe less. So how do you store your freeze dried food once you have created it?
There aren’t very many companies who sell a freeze dry machine for home use. In fact the only company we found is Harvest Right. They are starting to become more popular as people want to be less dependent on the Government and supply chain for their food.
If you want, you can purchase an oil free pump that will negate the need for any maintenance other than cleaning.
Besides the food Buy online 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:
Our selection of home freeze dryer systems offers reliable performance and user-friendly operation for both beginners and experienced food preservation enthusiasts.
There is an oil-free pump available for all of the Harvest Right models, but my cost analysis doesn’t support buying it for the additional $1500+. The oil-free pump also runs louder despite its lower maintenance requirements.
Trimleaf is proud to be an official dealer of Harvest Right Freeze Dryers, renowned for its innovative home and commercial food preservation solutions.