The oxidizer packets are a one-time use, although the mylar bags could possibly be cut down and reused. Cost of vacuum pump oil starts at $20 a gallon, although that oil can be filtered and reused. An oil-less pump is also an option but will be an upfront cost ofHave you ever tossed out spoiled produce or leftovers? How about those cans of food tha… Read More

Unfortunately, freeze-dried food can often be very expensive. We’ve seen this first hand as the only company that sells both frozen beef boxes to store in the freezer for up to a year as well as freeze-dried beef cubes to store in the closet for over a decade.The entire process is automated using highly intelligent built-in sensors that know exa… Read More

That has lead to me making my own lactose free Greek yogurt and freeze drying it to use for yogurt and sour cream for my son. We also freeze dry lactose free milk for traveling or for any other time we need it. It reconstitutes very well.Let's do a simple math exercise. Non Frozen food put in freeze dryer at an ambient temp of 70F needs to be at -4… Read More

I also love finding clearance deals on produce and other items. My family is no longer surprised when I bring home piles of produce, meat, cheese, or whatever else I find a deal on.5 Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Gypsyman: Proof again that "great minds think alike". In my initial pondering, I thought using an oil filter base would be a logical… Read More

The shelf heaters can be set to automatically control the rate of sublimation during the primary drying cycle.Finding used freeze dryers isn't easy. That's because most people who get them consider them a long-term investment. As such, they hold on to them for years. However, a used freeze dryer or two sometimes makes its way onto the market.1. Ina… Read More