We purchased a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer with the upgrade to an oil-free pump in early 2022. Ours is now an outdated model with only 4 trays.

We had a bench set up ready in our garage, but needed to get a dedicated power outlet installed after delivery.

And then there’s the noise. The freeze dryer is not exactly whisper-quiet so having it running in your kitchen would be very disruptive.

Em excesso Trays: Trays usually vary by brand and model size, but if you get a whole set of extras you can prep and freeze while the freeze dryer is running for a more efficient process.

Freeze dried food regains its former look and texture – When dehydrated food is rehydrated it typically does not return to its former appearance, nor does it regain its former texture.

Some models, like the Cube from Prep4Life, have rectangular chambers for better space efficiency. The Elite model from them also has an internal pump, reducing needed floor/shelf space.

The oil-free pump adds about $1,500 to the freeze dryer’s price tag. Comparatively, the premier oil pump is included as standard in the retail price of the machine (and costs half as much to replace).

It’s wise to prepare for emergencies but stocking up on commercial freeze-dried meals can quickly get expensive. They are also often loaded with ingredients that we would rather avoid.

The easy-to-use and proven firmware, convenient modes like ‘candy mode’, and service track record of Harvest Right on the Home Pro models all push the quality to the top.

Freeze drying maintains nearly all of the nutritional value of fresh food. Other methods of preservation, such as canning and dehydrating, use high temperatures that destroy much of the food value.

Luckily Harvest Right support Buy Now quickly shipped us a new USB board and touch screen which got us back up and running.

The versatility of modern freeze dryers allows users to preserve virtually any food, from fruits and vegetables to complete meals, dairy products, and even ice cream. Unlike dehydrators, which often produce leathery textures and diminished flavors, freeze dryers create lightweight, crisp results that rehydrate quickly to their original state.

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We’ve got a great stash of organic, spray-free food we can trust because, let’s face it, even “organic” from the store isn’t always what it seems.