05/14/2025
Buy candy and fruit from us or make your own freeze dried food with us! Ice Age Freeze drying is in Saskatoon #
Rent Freeze dry time in Saskatoon, Sk!
We have 2 XL Harvest Right freeze dryers that have 7 trays per unit. Capacity per freeze dryer is 40-50lbs/load.
Prices are based on per tray & drying time (10.9″ W x 29.5″ x 0.75″ H).
-12 hours or less per tray (usually candy) - $10/tray
-13-24 hours per tray (typically cut fruit, veggies, ground meat)
$15/tray
-24 hours+ is $10 extra/tray/day. The smaller you cut your food, the less time it takes to freeze dry.
Example 1: you have 5 trays of skittles that took less than 12 hours, 5 x $10=$50
Ex 2: 5 trays that took 36 hours (24hr+ 12 hr)=$15+$10=$25 x 5 trays = $125
—————————————————————
What is freeze drying?
Freeze drying is a dehydration technique based on the sublimation of water in a product. This means that the products water content transitions from a solid to a gaseous state, or from ice to v***r without going through the liquid state.
How does it work?
The food in the chamber is cooled to approximately -40F (-40C)
Then a vacuum is formed around the food as the temperature slowly rises. This causes the moisture in the food to escape as a gas rather than a liquid.
What are the benefits?
Freeze dried food can last for up to 25yrs, requires no refrigeration, retains 97% of the nutrition in your food, the taste is maintained, and a lot more benefits.
What is freeze dried food good for?
Freeze dried foods are great for almost anything! Camping, backpacking, RVs, snacks, a quick and easy meal, healthier snacks for the kids, emergency preparedness, and a lot more.
Payment: $50 via e-transfer to [email protected] due to book your session and the remainder balance is due in cash when you pickup the items.
Preparation: If you are preparing your own items, cut your items no larger than 1 inch thick. If you would like me to cut your products it’s $25.
Packaging: Please let me know how long you intend to store your items! It is preferred that you bring your own sterilized mason jars/ containers at the time of your food drop-off. Mylar bags 8”x12” can be purchased for $4/bag. I vacuum seal each mason jar and use oxygen absorbers in containers that have a high fat or meat content.
For Mylar bags, I will put like items in the same bags (fruit with fruit, vegetables with vegetables, etc) this is to save you cost on bags that may only be half full otherwise. If you want items all separated, please let me know in advance.
Cannot Be Freeze Dried: Fatty meats, bones, butter, pure chocolate, peanut butter coffee beans, honey, jams & jellies, mayonnaise, nuts & nut butters, syrup.
Ideas for items to freeze dryetc)
Candies don't get oxygen absorbers since it will heat up and cause the candy to deflate and become chewy again.
Drop off: Items are best dropped off 1-2 days before the booked day to allow for adequate freezing (this cuts down on cycle time and gets the product to you faster)
Items can be dropped off on the booked day but this will result in *longer cycle times* since items will not be able to be pre-frozen- which *means more cost for you*. If items are not dropped off by 11am on the booked day I will have to skip you and move on to the next booking.
Pick up: I will send you a message when your items are ready for pickup. I will hold them for 10 days before considering you a “no-show” and will keep your items as compensation.
Cancellation: I understand life happens, so if you need to cancel please let me know as far in advance as possible and we can reschedule for another time. Please understand that if I'm already actively freeze drying your items that it is not possible to cancel.
Processing Time: Times may vary due to moisture content, thickness, indoor/outdoor temperature, and other factors. I can provide your with a rough estimate before you book your session.
Shelf Life: Shelf life may vary based on how many times bags are opened, if stored in direct sunlight, and numerous other factors.
For the longest shelf life I suggest Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers stored in a cool, dark place with low humidity. (Basement, under beds, in closets, etc)
Allergies: If you have any severe allergies please do not enlist my services as I cannot guarantee an allergen free premises.
Household: This is pet free and smoke free home.
Cleanliness: Freeze dryer drum, shelving unit, trays, door, door gasket, and utensils are cleaned after every batch.
(Not a complete list, many more items that aren't listed can be freeze dried. This is just to give some ideas)
Fruits: Apples, bananas, peaches, pears, plums, apricots, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, onions, garlic, green
Meats: Ground meats, turkey, chicken, steak
Dairy: Milk, yogurt, eggnog, eggs (raw or cooked), cottage cheese, cheese, ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, sour cream
Candy: Skittles, taffy, chewy caramels, gummy candies, jolly ranchers, marshmallows
Other: Spaghetti, curry, cooked rice, lasagne, applesauce, organ meats (these make great dog treats), cheesecake
