Freeze-drying, also known as lyophilization, is a form of dehydration. Food is first frozen, then dried under pressure to remove its water content. It is widely believed that freeze-drying is the best ...

Freeze-drying has become an essential preservation method in laboratories across research, clinical and industrial settings. Whether you’re preserving biological samples, developing pharmaceutical ...

I am a bit of a food processing nerd. My master’s thesis was titled “Effects of high pressure processing on the microbiological, physical and sensory properties of pasteurized fluid milk products.” ...

Bulk freeze dryers, also known as shell freeze dryers, process large volumes of materials in bulk containers rather than individual vials or flasks. These systems accommodate products that don't ...

LyoWave Inc., a high-tech startup, is commercializing innovative microwave heating technologies developed at Purdue University that improve upon traditional lyophilization — or the process of ...

As the popularity of at-home freeze drying continues to grow, so do questions about its safety. Once primarily a commercial food preservation technique, freeze drying has made its way into homes, with ...