The Freeze-Drying Thread

[Mini Horses]

Yes, it is wet -- which is why a suggested partial dehydrate before baking crackers. I'll give it a go when garden is growing.

 

[Sammster]

Just about to pull 4 trays of eggs out of the freeze dryer. That's 60 eggs

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Cool!

 

[Bunnithebrat13]

Is freeze drying the same as using a dehydrator?

 

[Bunnithebrat13]

Yes and no. Both processes involve removing moisture. Dehydrating uses heat, freeze drying uses extreme cold and a vacuum. Freeze drying removes more moisture, and hence the final product is more shelf stable.

Ah OK! Thank you! I was looking for a freeze dry machine but Amazon kept showing me dehydrators.

 

[Moon888]

Garden onion powder, probably a lifetime supply.
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How did you make that please?

 

[flowerbug]

think of it as food mummies. once you get the moisture removed after freezing and it is sealed inside something it should be shelf stable pretty much forever or until the seal/container is breached/broken. or at least that is how i think of it.

 

[Mini Horses]

Dehydration in the usual manner does that flavor concentration with fruit also. There are MANY foods that can be freeze dried and rehydrated in an excellent manner....that isn't as good (or possible)from "just" old way dehydrated.

 

[NH Homesteader]

Peppers! I'm curious!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Peppers! So, after fire roasting are you going to peel off the skins? Or is that the point of fire roasting, lol.