{"product_id":"dfd-04-freeze-dryer-4-tray","title":"DFD-04 Freeze Dryer – 4 Tray, 2–4kg Capacity, VRI-4D Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDFD-04\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most compact model in the DFD freeze dryer range – an all-in-one unit for home kitchens and small food businesses. Load the four stainless steel trays, close the door and start the drying program; the machine freezes the food, then removes the moisture under vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow freeze drying works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreeze drying (also called sublimation drying) first freezes the food, then lowers the pressure in the chamber so the frozen water turns straight into vapour without melting. Because the food is not cooked, its structure and characteristics are largely retained, and it can be rehydrated later by adding water. Packaged correctly, freeze-dried food can be stored for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated drying capacity: 2–4kg of fresh food (wet weight) per batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × SS304 stainless steel trays on an aluminium rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVRI-4D vacuum pump – low noise, no oil mist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in compressor for the freezing stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligent drying program with high-definition colour display and real-time status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear observation window to check progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgradeable control system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, space-saving design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrays\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity (wet weight)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacuum pump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDFD-04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVRI-4D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dfd-06-freeze-dryer-5-tray\"\u003eDFD-06\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVRI-8D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dfd-06-pro-x-freeze-dryer-6-tray\"\u003eDFD-06 Pro X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVRI-16D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStoring your freeze-dried food\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreeze-dried food reabsorbs moisture from the air, so pack it promptly in airtight containers or sealed bags. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacuum-sealers\"\u003evacuum sealers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacuum-sealer-bags\"\u003evacuum sealer bags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions on sizing or lead times? Call our team on 1300 263 817.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sous Vide Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678816829741,"sku":"DFD-04","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/6880\/2861\/files\/photobank_19_1024x_899b6aae-6df7-42f4-aa73-7156557eb76c.jpg?v=1792526596","url":"https:\/\/precisioncooking.com.au\/products\/dfd-04-freeze-dryer-4-tray","provider":"Precision Cooking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}