- Anything with too high a fat content may give some problems because the oils or fat will not evaporate, only the water will.These advertising-free forums are provided free of charge through donations from Society members. Anyone may read the forums, but to post you must create a free account.19.7k

A description of the product, including details such as build quality, materials used and reasons to purchase.Is it as cheap as buying at the store? No. But properly freeze-dried and stored meats can last ten years or more without refrigeration. The freeze-drying process can be challenging, but thos

I am looking for a more defined "heuristic" curve based upon the internal temperature. I am sure that your engineers probably have tables for such things. I also know that different foods freeze at different rates, that is why I am asking for a heuristic answer.Finding used freeze dryers isn't easy.

We have some really great 'techy' type guys here who are, as they have been exploring the FD mechanics and sharing that in their posts, writing what is turning out to be a 'troubleshooting manual' for us less capable folks.Investing in a freeze dryer is not just about saving money; it's about gainin