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Food naturally begins to change from the moment it is harvested or prepared. Moisture, oxygen, microorganisms, enzymes, and time all play a role in the gradual loss of freshness. Freeze drying helps slow many of these natural changes by removing...

Food preservation has been practiced for thousands of years, but it's also surrounded by a number of misconceptions. Some are based on outdated information. Some come from comparing foods that were never intended to produce the same result. Others simply...

Quick Answer There isn't a single percentage or simple answer that applies to every food. The amount of nutrition preserved depends on several factors, including: The type of food The nutrient being measured Preparation before preservation The preservation process Packaging...

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.

March 11th is Johnny Appleseed Day. So, if you like apples, you owe a debt of gratitude to Johnny Appleseed (whose real name was John Chapman) for helping spread apples throughout America. In earlier times, those that wished to preserve...

If you would like to lose weight, have strong bones, get sick less often, improve your skin, and lower your risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease, you should eat more avocados. These are just a few of the amazing...

It's been a long winter and it's high time to talk about gardening. We've got a few more weeks of chilly weather to go, but before you know it friendly green sprouts will be pushing through the soil and bright...

If you have a home freeze dryer, you can achieve the same goals for far less. If your resolution is to lose weight this year, here's how to put your freeze dryer to work: DIY Meal Kits Meal kit services...

Fresh starts are so exciting, which is why we love January. The cookies are gone, the parties are over, and it's time to focus on new goals - and getting back into pants that don't have elastic in the waist....