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What can you freeze dry?

Browse 100+ example foods, from familiar fruit and vegetables to complete meals, dairy products, herbs, proteins and treats. It is an idea guide, not a complete list of every suitable food.

Browse the Food Guide
A varied selection of foods suitable for freeze drying

Start with a real use

A broad food range, not one universal recipe

Moisture, fat, sugar, thickness and preparation affect every batch. Use this catalog for ideas, then follow the owner guidance and test a consistent load before planning long-term storage.

View the original Harvest Right food guide

Showing 106 published examples

Fruits

Prepare familiar fruit in even pieces for snacks, baking, cereal and recipe ingredients.

20 examples
Apples

Apples

Apricots

Apricots

Avocado

Avocado

Bananas

Bananas

Blueberries

Blueberries

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe

Cherries

Cherries

Coconut

Coconut

Grapes

Grapes

Jackfruit

Jackfruit

Kiwi

Kiwi

Lemons

Lemons

Limes

Limes

Mangoes

Mangoes

Oranges

Oranges

Peaches

Peaches

Pineapple

Pineapple

Raspberries

Raspberries

Strawberries

Strawberries

Watermelon

Watermelon

And more

Vegetables

Preserve garden vegetables and prepared produce for soups, sides, powders and everyday cooking.

20 examples
Asparagus

Asparagus

Beans

Beans

Broccoli

Broccoli

Carrot

Carrot

Celery

Celery

Corn

Corn

Eggplant

Eggplant

Kale

Kale

Mushroom

Mushroom

Onion

Onion

Peas

Peas

Peppers

Peppers

Potato

Potato

Pumpkin

Pumpkin

Spinach

Spinach

Squash

Squash

Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Yam

Yam

Zucchini

Zucchini

And more

Meat & fish

Process suitable proteins with normal food-safety handling, cooking and storage practices.

10 examples
Chicken

Chicken

Fish

Fish

Ham

Ham

Hamburger

Hamburger

Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork

Roast Beef

Roast Beef

Sausage

Sausage

Steak

Steak

Turkey

Turkey

Venison

Venison

And more

Eggs & dairy

Turn suitable dairy ingredients and egg products into practical portions for recipes and snacks.

9 examples
Cottage Cheese

Cottage Cheese

Eggnog

Eggnog

Eggs

Eggs

Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Milk

Milk

Cheese

Cheese

Sour Cream

Sour Cream

Whipped Cream

Whipped Cream

Yogurt

Yogurt

And more

Herbs & spices

Keep aromatic harvests and recipe ingredients ready for seasoning, blends and powders.

10 examples
Basil

Basil

Chives

Chives

Garlic

Garlic

Ginger

Ginger

Horseradish

Horseradish

Jalapeño

Jalapeño

Mint

Mint

Oregano

Oregano

Sage

Sage

Thyme

Thyme

And more

Meals

Prepare complete dishes and familiar recipe components in portions you can label and use later.

24 examples
Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Casseroles

Casseroles

Cheese Steak

Cheese Steak

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Chili

Chili

Chow Mein

Chow Mein

Enchiladas

Enchiladas

Fajitas

Fajitas

Ham Fried Rice

Ham Fried Rice

Hash Browns

Hash Browns

Jambalaya

Jambalaya

Lasagna

Lasagna

Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni & Cheese

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf

Meatballs

Meatballs

Pasta

Pasta

Pizza

Pizza

Roast Turkey Dinner

Roast Turkey Dinner

Roast Beef Dinner

Roast Beef Dinner

Rice

Rice

Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled Eggs

Soup

Soup

Stew

Stew

And more

Snacks & drinks

Explore crisp textures, desserts, drink ingredients and small-batch product ideas.

13 examples
Coffee

Coffee

Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Guacamole

Guacamole

Gummy Bears

Gummy Bears

Jell-O

Jell-O

Marshmallows

Marshmallows

Orange Juice

Orange Juice

Pie

Pie

Pudding

Pudding

Saltwater Taffy

Saltwater Taffy

Salsa

Salsa

Skittles

Skittles

Smoothies

Smoothies

And more

Before you prepare a batch

Food safety still matters

01

Prepare even portions

Similar size and thickness help a batch dry more consistently.

02

Handle proteins safely

Freeze drying does not kill bacteria. Continue to handle and cook meat and fish safely.

03

Check complete dryness

Inspect the thickest pieces before packaging or extending storage time.

04

Package for the plan

Use suitable airtight packaging and protect food from oxygen, moisture, heat and light.

Choose a capacity for the foods you prepare

Size
Finish: Black

HARVEST RIGHTSmall Home Pro Black EU

Compact batches for kitchens, pantry projects and first product tests.

  • Fresh food per batch2.7-4.5 kg
  • Tray count4 trays
  • Annual capacityUp to 815 kg per year
  • EU-ready230V / 50Hz
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