![]() ![]() Dehydrating and canning can't boast that. * Freeze drying retains more of the food's nutritional value than any other long-term preservation method - 95% of its nutrients remain intact. But freeze-dried food in sealed bags is unlikely to suffer much. During a power outage, food in a freezer goes bad. * Freeze dried food is less susceptible to damage during an emergency. It's good for at least 20 - 25 years - and since most of us rotate the food in our pantry, we can feel assured the food isn't going to go bad on us. ![]() * You don't have to worry about freeze-dried food going past an expiration date. The same amount of food that would require a large shelving unit if you used home canning jars, or an entire freezer if the food was frozen, fits in a small box if freeze-dried. * Freeze dried food takes up very little space. But home freeze drying has distinct advantages. Yes, you can do this with store bought canned food, home canned food, home dehydrated food, or store bought freeze-dried food. One of the most common reasons consumers are willing to spend a chunk of cash on a home freeze dryer is that they believe the federal government when it says every citizen should keep at least 3 weeks of food in storage, in case of emergencies. (I will explain in detail the differences between dehydrated and freeze dried food in a future post.) It also doesn't shrivel the food or change its texture. But freeze-dried food is a superior process that allows food to last for 20 years or more. Both processes zap moisture out of food, making it suitable for storage without refrigeration or freezing. I can hardly believe it - but I feel great about the decision! Yes, it's a little bit of an investment, but I have some specific reasons for adding the machine to our homestead.įirst, let me briefly explain how freeze drying is different from dehydrating. I pushed the button on a home freeze dryer. Please see FCC disclosure for full information. ![]()
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