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Making Fruit & Vegetable Powders After Freeze Drying

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In recent years, freeze-dried fruit and vegetable powders have emerged as culinary powerhouses, captivating consumers and inspiring chefs with intense flavours, nutritional benefits, and remarkable versatility. Let’s explore the world of freeze-dried fruit and vegetable powders, from production to innovative applications, and their impact on the culinary landscape. Freeze-Drying: Preserving Nature’s Bounty Freeze-drying, also known … Read more …

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Freeze Drying Flowers with the CD8 Freeze Dryer

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Freeze drying flowers has never been easier thanks to the CryoDry CD8 Freeze Dryer.  Recently we had the pleasure of experimenting with freeze drying a combination of flowers and we were genuinely impressed by the results. Using the CD8 is a straightforward process. Just place your prepped flowers inside, set the program and parameters and … Read more …

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How to know when freeze drying is complete

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How do I know when freeze drying is complete? Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, stands as a pinnacle in preservation technology, with applications spanning diverse industries. The culmination of a successful freeze-drying process involves a careful selection and orchestration of techniques. A key question across all these industries is “How do I know when … Read more …

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How to use the CD8 as a shared freeze dryer

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A shared freeze dryer in a laboratory or university setting is beneficial for cost efficiency and resource optimization. Researchers can share the equipment to freeze-dry various samples reducing the need for individual units. Examples include preserving biological samples, lyophilizing pharmaceuticals, or preparing samples for electron microscopy. Sharing enhances accessibility and promotes collaboration among researchers with … Read more …

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The Advantages of R290 Refrigerant in CryoDry Freeze Dryers

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CryoDry stands as innovator in freeze drying technology. Environmental responsibility is a key focus for us, whilst we are also pushing the boundaries of efficiency. A pivotal aspect is the utilization of R290 refrigerant in our freeze dryers. In this technical article, we explain the intricacies behind CryoDry’s preference for R290 refrigerant and the technical … Read more …

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Exploring the History and Evolution of Freeze-Drying Technology

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Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, is a preservation method that has been in use for over a century. It is a process of removing water from products by subjecting them to low pressure and temperature, which allows the water to sublimate without passing through a liquid phase. This technique has revolutionized the preservation industry, … Read more …

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Entomology – Freeze Drying Insects for Perfect Preservation

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Freeze drying has significantly enhanced the field of entomology, the scientific study of insects. This preservation technique has revolutionized the way entomologists collect, store, and study insect specimens, leading to several notable advancements in the field which are listed below. Using the CryoDry® CD8 freeze Dryer, this process involves first humanely killing the insect then … Read more …

From Coffee to Flowers Unusual Freeze-Drying Applications You Might Not Know About

From Coffee to Flowers: Unusual Freeze-Drying Applications You Might Not Know About

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Freeze drying technology has been widely used in various industries for decades, from the preservation of food and pharmaceuticals to the conservation of historical artifacts. However, there are also some unusual applications of freeze drying that you might not be aware of. In this article, we will explore some of these unique and unexpected uses … Read more …

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Scroll Pumps Vs Rotary Vane Pumps

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In the world of vacuum pumps, innovation is key. Our video shares a short comparison on why our PSP12 Scroll Pump takes the lead ahead of rotary vane pumps. The CryoDry® PSP12 Scroll Vacuum Pump is an efficient and reliable pump for your freeze drying needs. It boasts a powerful pumping speed of 12 m3/h … Read more …