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In the world of food preservation, there are many methods that are satisfactory. Freezing, drying, and canning have been around for many generations in some form or another, and have improved as new equipment has come available. Freezing is known...

How to Freeze Dry Pineapple at Home Freeze-dried pineapple is sweet, crisp, lightweight, and packed with concentrated pineapple flavor. It makes an easy snack straight from the bag, but it can also be used in trail mix, oatmeal, baked goods,...

We have lots of customers in hurricane country and they've given us insight into some problems associated with traditional hurricane preparedness scenarios: Canned food is heavy and bulky. Space in the evacuation vehicle becomes high value real estate after you...

A Home Freeze Dryer will quickly pay for itself in a number of ways: Preserve food you normally waste and throw away. Easily preserve produce from gardens and fruit trees. Create your own long term, emergency food storage. A number...

June is National Dairy Month and is a great way to start the summer with nutrient-rich dairy foods. Dairy products contain nine essential nutrients which may help to better manage your weight, reduce your risk for high blood pressure, osteoporosis,...

If you're new to freeze drying at home or are considering if a home freeze dryer would be useful, you might be wondering what kinds of foods you can freeze dry. We love experimenting, and so do our customers, so...

This month we're talking about good nutrition and better health. March 24th is American Diabetes Alert Day, and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is encouraging everyone to take their quick online Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. The test takes about...

How Freeze Drying Can Help People with Food Allergies Living with food allergies means thinking about ingredients everywhere you go. Whether you're dining out, traveling, packing school lunches, or attending family gatherings, every meal requires careful planning. Reading labels, asking...

Freeze-drying looks the same no matter what's going into the machine — fruit, dairy, or a full dinner — but it's easier to picture with a real batch in mind. Here's what a run looks like from prep to rehydration,...