Is Freeze-Drying Already DEAD?
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Is it too late to get into the freeze-drying game? A lot of people seem to think the freeze-dried candy market is over-saturated, you can’t money anymore, and competition is too fierce to be able to grow a business. In this video, I share my thoughts on this topic and much more!
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I do not just do candy, I do fruits, vegetables, powders and eggs. I would really like to expand into meat dog treats (Chicken and Liver ect)
I would freeze dryer real organic food not candies!
If I sold FD candy, it wouldn’t be store bought candy, it would be candy I made from scratch. My own unique product. It would also be organic and free of dyes and preservatives. It would have less than 5 ingredients and everything would be gluten free. Why? Because that’s my own household’s standard for candy. I’m far more interested in other foods though. Mainly powders.
So the best thing that I've been doing is growing aeroponic peppers in my house and making spice rubs. We do smoked salt, etc.
Love it! This exactly what I’m talking about, so much creativity is possible with a freeze dryer
I’ve done a little over 600 batches with my machine and so far I’ve done candy only 1 time.
There’s more to freeze drying than doing candy lmao. People are so stagnant and not innovative 🤦♂️
It's easier to try to jump on someone else's success than put in the graft to come up with something new/different. Then just blame market saturation for why you weren't successful 😔
Candy is fun and sometimes easy to prepare and then sell but there’s a new wave of innovation in freeze drying recipes coming. I’m excited to share all that I’m learning and seeing out there with you all
@@EmilyBishop13 agreed. If you look at the benefits of freeze drying, I.e nutrition retention in food, and 95-99% moisture removal with colour retention, there’s so many possibilities if you just sit and think. I just don’t get why people would rather buy skittles and waste time with that besides it being ‘easy’.
@@freezedriedbusiness appreciate it big man.
That’s been being said since 2021. Yes, the markets saturated but that doesn’t mean that FD’d candy’s over nor is it a fad. 😃👍
I agree! Candy in general is a huge industry.
I’m sorry Kim I forgot that you give such great advise on the freeze dried candy page your an expert on freeze dried candy. After all you have 50FD, in your ten thousand square foot commercial facility. I feel much better now that you given me your two cents.
@@ollieandson , Yikes Steve!!! Chill. Just my observation from the last 8 yrs of selling candy. 🤦🏻♀️
I wasn’t disagreeing with David, I was agreeing with him. 🙄
Had that same coffee maker for 12 years and just bought a new one after failing. Also just bought the xl harvest right. I don’t listen to anyone on business unless I see they are successful.
Awesome! Thank you for watching and keep up the business!
My customers want real food. Consider organic ginger, seafood and veggies chips. Even my Dr wants ginger and diced onions. Just took an order for dilled cucumber slices. ML
Awesome!
@@freezedriedbusiness thanks! Your videos really inspired me to try things all kinds of ways until I get it right. Keep up the good work 😍
Thank you!
Yes, if I were purchasing something, it would be something that I tend to throw out because I only use a bit at a time (ginger) or something stinky to cut (garlic and onions). But I love the seasoning blends some have made.
Where I live and sell FD candy most people have never heard of it let alone tried it. Sure TikTok has made FD skittles go viral and some of our customers will say they seen it but they haven’t tried it. I find that interesting because it tells me that even though something is popular on social media it doesn’t mean people are ho crazy looking to buy in most cases. We see directly to our customers in person at a local swap meet and it’s been very rewarding thus far. So yes, you can still have a successful FD candy business if you put a little work into it.
Can you do a video regarding the ingredients, nutritional facts you put at the back of the bag. Thank you
Wrong... i sell out as fast as i produce
I agree, I sell out all the time but other people have seen a lot of competition
What about freeze drying microgreens?
I have the exact same Breville coffee maker and had it for a bit longer. Love it! I made 40 shots and freeze dried it all.
I also grow Carolina Reaper peppers and make a freeze dried powder than I add to a line of Blackberry jams. A tiny bit goes a very long way. I just retired and am thinking of a side hustle to keep me busy. My freeze drier was a second generation HR so I will be getting the latest in the XL size.
Since we have billions of Rattlesnakes here in Texas, I am thinking of freeze drying the venom to stabilize it for the pharma contracts. Guess I will need a scientific HR model for that as I will not be able to process food with it and need much more control over the process regarding shelf heat levels and phase timing.
Very clever! Maybe the venom could add a little zip to your peppers!
People making money selling something aren’t on UA-cam trying to talk other people into starting the same kind of business. Very low investment, low-bar-to-entry businesses only benefit the guy hawking the equipment. Too easy… too good to be true.
I am doing both, there’s no secret.
Thank you for sharing this very informative video.
What is the trick to getting Lemon Drops (not lemon heads) to puff up?
I haven’t tried those yet
What do you recommend the HR XL Pro with oil less pump or the oil pump?
Oil pump, oil less doesn’t have as big of an advantage over oil to justify the cost. I’ve had both and the premium pump that comes with it is great! Use my affiliate link in the video description if you plan to buy, I’d appreciate it!!
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Freeze dried candy has slowed down and the market is saturated. The store that sells it in my town used to empty out now it stays full. I don’t get orders like I used to even though I lowered prices.
But is that because it's over or because it's not any good? My two local tastes have been too sticky and messy, hardly dried at all.
Question: what is approximate cost to rent a licensed kitchen? I notice you measure the electricity you use but wondering the other costs involved ed.
Depends. Could be a flat rate monthly or a charge per hour. It varies so hard to give you an estimate
I was in the restaurant business for years. I would find someone you know and collaborate. Most restaurants have 12 hours give or take when their kitchen is closed. Maybe supply them some specialized products and pay some rent in exchange for those dark hours. Just please! Learn to properly clean up after yourself! And probably plan to pack it in and pack it out. Most places are stuffed with their own supplies. Or get creative with a truck or trailer.
Great video David
Great Information Thank You.
Glad it was helpful!
I have my freeze dryer and cottage and business license but I want to do dog treats but I don’t understand how to get certified to do that . I’m in Georgia
Pet food from what I understand is FDA regulated but is a huge opportunity for a local company like yours. Might be worth renting a commercial kitchen to work on your recipe.
@@freezedriedbusiness that’s good to know. We actually have a spot in our basement that we can do into a commercial kitchen that we have thought about doing. Thanks for the feedback
TCS?
What license do I need to sell freezed dried food ? I have been looking for days, and can't find anything definite?
Look up cottage laws for your state
I have looked in my state (Ohio) and it isn't very clear.
@@bradeades4567 It looks like OH runs by the Cottage Food look it up on Google its very clear and your sales limit in 2022 was listed as no sales limit (Lucky you) BUT recheck that for 2024 it may have changed.
Contact your local Health Department, they should be able to help out.
I’m just starting but hoping candy is only going to be 25% of my business. I also work for a fresh seafood company and live in SW fl with some of the best access to fruits and veggies all year round
Good video… do you ever have issues with candy making your pump’s oil dirty? Thanks
No matter what I freeze dry the pump oil gets dirty within 5-10 cycles I’ve found