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4. Vacuum Pump Issues: If your machine is not reaching optimal vacuum levels, check for leaks in seals or hoses that could hinder performance.

1. Inadequate Drying Time: If your food is not completely dry after a cycle, it may require additional time. Always check moisture levels before sealing.

In fact, my son’s friends often comment that they wish they could have his freeze dried meals rather than whatever they are eating!

Now that you understand the conditions, you can better understand what happened when we finally turned off our FDer after an extended use in these conditions.

I did a couple of batches (peas and carrots, and another load of precooked chicken meatballs cut in half) and it all worked perfectly. Looking forward to trying out some new things and sharing the results.

The bottom line regarding freeze-dried food is that hoe freeze dryers are an investment! An investment that pays you back and makes you more resilient in the process.

19.7k Location:Ontario, Canada Posted January 25, 2016 So a couple of months ago (when the weather was still warm) Alleguede has his assistant drop off some raspberries that he wanted me to freeze dry for him. Since they were IQF raspberries I assumed that they would be individual - but apparently when you leave them in the trunk of your car long enough to thaw, then put them back in the freezer - then take a couple of days to get them over to me - they are no longer going to resemble individual raspberries.

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Furthermore, the modern freeze dryer systems have vacuum pumps and refrigerators which enhances the drying cycles and saves energy. 

If you don’t have the time or money, or get more info if you believe the food crisis will hit hard very soon, then it makes more sense to buy freeze-dried food instead.

Shortly after getting the freeze dryer, Lance's wife began shipping over boxes of dehydrated food. We get the food, rehydrate it, and make some incredible meals. My favorite was the pizza Lance would whip up!

It definitely helps to have a freezer nearby. You’ll cut time tremendously by freezing the food first rather than having the freeze dryer do it. It’s also cheaper.

Making food in your own freeze dryer is less expensive than purchasing it commercially. You can purchase food in bulk and freeze dry it for later. With the current high food prices (which could easily continue to skyrocket), it’s nice to buy in bulk or on clearance to save money.