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Texture is one of the biggest differences between freeze drying and dehydrating.

Freeze drying generally produces foods that are light, crisp, and porous, while dehydrating often creates foods that are chewy, leathery, firm, or crisp, depending on the food being preserved.

Neither texture is inherently better.

Each preservation method creates foods that excel in different situations.

  Introducing the new Harvest Right app, designed exclusively for freeze dryer enthusiasts – the ultimate companion for anyone looking to maximize their freeze-drying experience! With this innovative application, users can:   Learn the ins and outs of freeze drying...

25 Delicious Freeze-Dried Treats You Can Make at Home One of the best parts of owning a Harvest Right freeze dryer is discovering just how many fun and delicious treats you can create. While freeze drying is often associated with...

Saving heirloom tomato seeds Heirloom vegetables are hardier and have more flavor than hybrid varieties. They’re also more expensive. When you can save seeds from your own garden, you’ll save money and become even more self sufficient. The first thing...

Freeze Dryer YouTube Videos Want to see a Harvest Right freeze dryer in action? Whether you’re thinking about investing in a home freeze dryer or you’re looking for inspiration for new ways to use your own, YouTube is a great...

I don’t know what it is about summer that makes me want to eat simple food, but most evenings I’m content with tomatoes on garlic toast (a.k.a. bruschetta), cannellini beans with rosemary (on garlic toast) or olive tapanade on, you...

By Lisa Barker, Guest Blogger When I first began playing with my freeze dryer and experimenting with different foods, my excitement to be able to freeze dry in my own kitchen was . . . extreme, to say the least....