We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Freeze-drying candy might sound like something out of Willy Wonka's lab, especially with a name like "cryodesiccation." But it's really just ...

In the last few years, home freeze-dryers have been gaining popularity as a food preservation tool. In a free class hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, ...

Both freeze dryers and dehydrators function by reducing the moisture in food. This is a crucial step in food preservation; moisture leads to decomposition and facilitates mold and mildew growth. While ...