HARVEST RIGHT FREEZE DRYER
The Harvest Right Freeze Dryer removes moisture from food. Products are first frozen, then placed under vacuum where the ice sublimates directly into water vapour without passing through the liquid phase. This gentle preservation method maintains the product’s structure, flavour, colour, and much of its nutritional value. In a food product development facility, a freeze dryer is invaluable for developing shelf-stable ingredients, ready-to-eat meals, snacks, fruit and vegetable products, and specialty foods while evaluating long-term product stability.
FEATURES
- Freeze-dries products using low temperature and vacuum technology
- Automatic freeze, drying, and final drying cycles
- Programmable touchscreen controls
- Preserves the original shape, colour, flavour, and nutritional quality of foods
- Suitable for fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, prepared meals, herbs, and specialty ingredients
- Stainless steel trays and food-safe chamber Allows development of shelf-stable products with extended storage life
BENEFITS
- Extends product shelf life while maintaining high product quality
- Minimizes loss of flavour, colour, texture, and nutrients compared to conventional drying methods
- Enables development of innovative snack foods, ingredients, and convenience products
- Reduces product weight for easier packaging and transportation
- Supports shelf-life studies and commercial product development
- Produces products that rehydrate quickly while retaining their original characteristics
- Helps manufacturers evaluate premium freeze-dried food concepts before commercial production