WATCH THIS If You Want To Sell Freeze Dried Candy | A Complete Freeze Dried Candy Guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Does candy lose weight like fruit and veggies when you freeze dry it? In this video, I find the answer! If you have been wondering how much candy you should buy for your freeze-dried business, this video can help you. I freeze-dried four different candies and weighed them before and after to know how much net product we get from freeze-drying candy. This was a fun process for me and I'm sure you'll enjoy it as well!
Timestamps:
1:07 - Freeze Dried Candy Explained
2:35 - Skittles
3:59 - Charleston Chews
8:04 - Hi-Chews
10:52 - Jolly Ranchers
15:45 - Freeze Dryer Settings for Candy
16:21 - A Tip for Tray Arrangement in the FD
17:25 - End Result | Does Candy Lose Weight after FDing
20:58 - What's the Point of This Video? Explained
Here are several freeze-dryers I use in my business and I would recommend considering them for your existing freeze-dried business or just starting out.
- Harvest Right Freeze Dryers - affiliates.har...
- StayFresh Freeze Dryers - stayfreshfreez...
Do you need help with logo and brand design for your business? I use Tailor Brands to create logos, style guides, pdfs, etc for my freeze-dried business. I recommend checking them out -
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Here are other tools I use for my freeze-dried business:
- Cookie/Ice Cream Scoop (1/2 or 1 tablespoon size) - amzn.to/3utyX4H
- 5 Gallon Storage Pails with Gamma Screw Lid - amzn.to/3ICnXdT
- Hefty 2.5 Gallon Jumbo Bags - amzn.to/3GpQ90P
- Cutco Scissors - amzn.to/3vORJ7A
- Knife Sharpener - amzn.to/3Vrttml
- Large cutting board - amzn.to/3GqhIYN
- Food Scale - amzn.to/3FyO9DW
Here are several frequently purchased items, I buy for my freeze-dried business:
- Avery Labels for Product Ingredients - amzn.to/3VEpjbo
- Oxygen Absorbers (200 pack, 50cc) - amzn.to/3VGPkqS
- Dry & Dry 1 Gram(400 Packets) Food Safe Silica Packets: amzn.to/3h45CLc
- Square Chip Reader for Events - amzn.to/3h4cbNX
- Rollo Printer for Shipping Labels - amzn.to/3W1ylzj
- Kraft Food Bags (100 counts) - amzn.to/3iGpi8n
- Food grade nitrile gloves: amzn.to/3EYe2gl
Candy I buy on Amazon:
- Charleston Chews 120 count - amzn.to/3FfTf7z
- Charleston Chews Rollers - amzn.to/3FfTf7z
- Jolly Ranchers 80oz Bag - amzn.to/3XVsWLI
- Taffy - amzn.to/3YhHftL
- Wild Berry Skittles - amzn.to/3zg8Dxt
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it's pretty honorable that you will post videos about you're business and you're not afraid of competition you're just out there to help people! It's even inspiring for me to start a business, I might be able to apply some of the things you show on TH-cam to my business, no matter what business I want to start.
Glad I could help, it's people like you that motivate me to continue posting videos!
It's like Wrexham FC, he's looking to bank off the videos not the job, but admirable either way, I agree
I'm new to freeze drying. All your videos are very helpful. Thank you so much!!
You are so welcome!
Just wanted to thank you for putting out these videos and sharing so much knowledge and wisdom for free. You’re saving people like myself a lot of TIME and Money!! Although I’m sure I’ll make some mistakes of my own, it’s so helpful to learn from your learning curve. Owning a freeze dryer was a DREAM of mine ever since I was in the military. We saved up & finally bought a Small Harvest Right! I bought it for survival food purposes, but we also have a family of Sweet Teeth. Lol.
Thank you for following the videos and channel. Hope your business is a success
Found your channel…Awesome!!!
I like the way you present.
I like your content.
Brand new to drying, prob not gonna start a business but my children might do it to learn work and business.
Please keep them coming.
Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so very much for your amazing content! I am creating a freeze-drying business to run with my adult developmentally-delayed daughter. Your videos have been such a help to us and please know how very appreciated you and your work are!
Awesome! Thank you for watching
Surely appreciate the info. I agree they do not lose weight. So minutely it doesn't make any difference.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing. My freeze dryer will be here tomorrow. I can't wait to eat all the candy!!! I wouldn't? Hurt to make a little money either lol.
You are so welcome! Have fun with your freeze dryer!
What is your process for putting the ingredient labels on your candy bags? Is there a program you use? We are looking to sell our candy as soon as we start freeze drying.
I used Avery Labels and their templates for the 5395 labels: Avery Labels for Product Ingredients - amzn.to/3VEpjbo
I love Charleston chew. They are great frozen. Can’t wait
I love them frozen too! Here's the Charleston Chew video if you haven't checked it out already: th-cam.com/video/D-EZD-D7tzw/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
How did you keep the skittles from sticking together? Whenever I bunch the up like that they stick together. I have to space and line them up
You shouldn’t need to line up skittles but I also don’t normally bunch up skittles like that either. Set temp at 135-140 and run for 3 hours and then let them cool to below 90 degrees after the cycle ends
What heat temp works best with candy ? How long of pre heat before vacuum? Does the heat stay on for the entire vacuum time? Why would a candy bag need to be sealed? Thanks.
Great questions! A lot of this I cover in a number of other videos but 140 degrees is the best temp I would recommend for most candies. Pre-heating or warming is only necessary for candies that have a hard shell (Lemonheads or even Starbursts). If you need more help or have more questions about starting a business, visit www.freezedriedbusiness.com and contact me.
Sour patch kids is the candy I am having a problem with. It doesn’t change the original consistency but I see them on sale with other candy companies so know it can be done. If you have already explained this I have missed it since I just subscribed. Thank you in advance.
I haven't done Sour Patch kids. Some candies are worth doing on consistent basis and other are too much trouble to get just right so I avoid them, Sour Patch Kids is one of those I've tried and avoid now.
Sour patch kids! I’m working on those. I’ve been working to get them to work for 3 yrs now. I’ve had some luck only when you do 5, 20 minute heat consecutively and then run vacuum for min 2 hr. I’ll update once I have definite success.
any tips on freeze drying skittles i freeze dry the skittles and on the edges they stick together and dont blow up as much as the others i do not put in as many skittles as you did in your test and they still dont as big as the ones you did
I definitely never do as much on a tray as I did in this video, I normally do about one pound or so. I’ve found there’s always going to be some inconsistency with the machine so sometimes it will pop all the skittles and other times you’ll have some that don’t. 140 degrees is my default temp for skittles and run for 2-3 hours, then let the machine cool to under under 100 degrees before pulling them out.
Great job on this video! Having trouble with Warheads! Can you tell me what settings you use to get them to expand? 135 and do you heat the trays?
I’ve never done warheads. I’d try 140 for three hours and see how they do. I don’t think warming trays is necessary but since I’ve never done warheads I can’t say for sure
Love your videos!!
Thank you!
what would i set my freeze dryer candy mode to for sugar free peanut butter bars
Not sure on that, check with some of the Facebook groups through the search function.
I hope you see this, but what temp did you use? I didn’t catch that part 😊
For all candies I use 140 degrees for 2-3 hours
Hello, do you know why when the freeze-drying process of my candies is finished, in the machine they are inflated and when I open the valve and take them out of the machine they deflate, they become not very pretty. Do you know why ? THANKS
Great question! They are deflating because you are taking them out when they are warm and they haven’t settled. Let them cool down until under 100 degrees in the FD. Also, watch my last video towards the beginning I explain what happened to candy when you freeze dry it and why it deflates.
th-cam.com/video/bP7i9NmHRKk/w-d-xo.html
@@freezedriedbusiness that is to say that I have to leave them in the closed machine until it cools to 100 degrees? Won't they get wet? Or what is a cooling program?
No it won't get wet, if you are not present when it gets to 100 degrees you can always warm the trays back up. I like my candy cold when I store them before bagging.
Do you have a video on shipping products used for the various candy?
I don't but that's a great content suggestion. I will make a note of that.
Hmmm, I get ice in my dryer every time I run candy.
Oh, you should smack the container a little more often.
A small amount of ice is pretty common, I don’t defrost on candy runs
Hello, in fact I had asked you the question why my candies deflated when I took them out of the freeze dryer but I realized that in fact they deflated when I opened the valve to take the air out of the machine. Do you know why?
You need to let the candies settle after they are done so wait for the freeze dryer to get below 100 degrees or so before releasing the drain value pressure. That should do it!
@@freezedriedbusiness ok but when the machine finishes the pump does not stop is that normal? because I have to press myself to stop the machine, suddenly the heat will still go down?
The pump should stop if it's done with the cycle, if it's still running you may need to contact Harvest Right.
My skittles keep puffing so much thru unsalable
I'm struggling with the Peach Rings. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Peach Rings have been inconsistent for me as well. I've seen people have more success by cutting them into pieces prior to FDing. Of course they won't be "rings" anymore but they do come out crunchy more consistently.
What scale do you use or recommend? Thanks
Check out the video description for some links to Amazon. I use a cheap food scale
I just got my machine and I tried skittles, sprees and mini starburst. First time I did skip the warming and within 2 hours at 145F I thought would work only a few skittles popped open so I added more time and then did warming trays and another two hours a few more have popped open. I am now on my third 2 hrs going and have seen so many different videos I’m at a loss. My mini starburst just swelled half the size still soft chew in the middle and my sprees haven’t done anything. Do you have a list of times for all candies and temps perhaps?
I don't have a list but I would suggest joining one of the Facebook Freeze drying groups and then posting about a list of times. I believe someone made an e-book with all that information!
How the heck to figure out your pricing, both retail and wholesale? Not sure what to consider and need more concrete # than, “what you think your time is worth” because, nobody has that much $! Thanks so very much ps your videos are awesome thanks so much for sharing so much I’m so excited to get my machine and praying that it’s before it’s “too late” to make some real $ cause, “competition” but I have some awesome ideas. Do you mind if I private message to ask about a few items I’m curious to experiment with, so I don’t give away my ideas in my area before I can do them? Thx so much!
Feel free to email me (email is the About section of my channel). I have a standard fee for consulting and happy to help you answer those questions.
Is there a reason you decided not to use a silicone mat or parchment paper for the Charleston Chews?
It sticks no matter what you use
I have a question about commercial kitchen for candy. do you have your freeze dryer at the commercial kitchen? Sounds like it's at another location. Thanks in advance for the response.
Yes, all of my freeze dryers are at a commercial kitchen that I rent. I have my own personal FD as well.
Watched a video hot tamales do not freeze dry. Do you know why or how to make it work?
Try warming the trays for 20 minutes at 150 degrees and then run them for 5-6 hours.
Question how do I get my name out there. Other than my friends, and face book? Please give us a LIST.
First get a website developed and focus on being the top result on Google for Freeze-Dried goods in your local area. Try to get spots in local events and setup a booth or table.
How come you don’t use parchment paper wont stick
For candy I haven't seen then need outside of the Charleston Chews.
Hi on your Kraft food bags how long can you store your candy in there and it stays fresh if it stays sealed and do you put any absorbents in it?
Sorry for the slow response time, thank you for watching the videos. In the kraft bags candy can last almost 6 months, just depends more on heat than anything else. I did a recent video on the absorbents question: th-cam.com/video/5mb0i8yDDx0/w-d-xo.html
@@freezedriedbusiness no problem at all! I’m just got approved to sell in Georgia so just trying to get my ducks in a row! And yes every time you have a video come out I watch it. They are very informative!
Are jolly rancher not a hard candy? Should they be heated?
They are a hard candy but there are other types of candies that are more hard like peppermints and candy corn they warming the candy prior can help with the expansion
Where did you find the post on Facebook that you read out?
I took a screenshot but it doesn’t have the name of the person. It was such a great description that I saved it
Im really wanting a large freeze dryer, but im weary of the 6000$ purchase im not rich lol, my wife seems 2 feel she would be able to make a business out of it (selling candy) i dont see that part of it to be honest, i just cant see it selling well, maybe im just 2 cautious, ide like it for just food storage i dunno what do u think?
Depending on how aggressive you get with farmers markets and holiday bazaars later this year, you could break even on the cost easily within 6-12 months. You should expect total startup costs to be in the $5k-$6k range with in large FD because you need to get product, bags, storage, labels, license, insurance, equipment to cut everything, extra trays etc. It’s a fun side hustle that can bring in some decent money but it’s more work than you might think. Great margins but still laborious.
If you do end up buying, get one large and see what happens. Use my referral link to by online, Harvest Right likes to know who I refer to them - affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html
Thanks!
Not sure how you said they didn’t lose weight. Of course they did. Albeit a small amount. Your scale proved it. You can’t say a good didn’t lose weight if it actually did, even if it was minute.
I’m not sure where I said they didn’t lose weight, I said albeit a few .5 ounces or so they are roughly the same
At 20:40 you actually DID say they didn’t lose any weight. Also, there is always water that is frozen in the chamber after doing candy.
I’m not really sure why you are critiquing this in such detail, but thank you both for watching so intently.
@@freezedriedbusiness , Because you made false statements.
Sounds good
Can you freeze dry sugar free candy?
Yes but I haven’t tried them yet.
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Thanks!
The market is over saturated now
It’s not saturated…yet. But the freeze dried candy side is definitely getting more popular and therefore more people are doing it as a side income or full time. I anticipate next year will be a tipping point for everyone doing candy and some will be selling their machines, others will consolidate, others will diversify. Everyone who is doing it without understanding how to run a sustainable business will eventually either quit or try to sell their machines to someone like me or you. Stay strong out there and you will come out on top!
Oh dear. So many no’s here! I never tell my secrets but I am so annoyed listening to 3 hours of electricity use for this. Listen heat the trays!!! JR: 6-8 mins at 150 then run it for 40 mins or until you see it blow up. Cancel run,Let machine cool to 67-71° release pressure open and package immediately. DO NOT USE UNNECESSARY ELECTRICITY! No one has money for that! I’ve been freeze drying for 7 yrs. There are a lot of tricks. Enjoy and take good care.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you just getting started all help appreciated:)
Do not heat trays w marshmallows
Why bogart info? Ugh greedy. U can't supply the world especially if u going on about affording electricity lol
Thank you so much for all the helpful videos you are posting! I really appreciate your efforts and enjoy learning the content. Thank you for helping fellow members of the freeze drying community!
how big is the bag your are talking about near the end of the video
Kraft Food Bags (100 counts) - amzn.to/3iGpi8n
What temperature is the heat set for these candies? My machine doesn't have a candy setting yet and I'm very new to this.
We really appreciate your knowledge, man. I just picked up a freeze dryer a couple weeks ago and am starting my business. 🙏
Thank you and welcome aboard!
What machine do you buy for that?
I just purchased a freeze dryer & watching your videos has really helped me. Your desire to help people by sharing the things you have learned is so inspiring. Thank you so much for all the information-I cant wait to get started.
Glad I could help
Where are you using your freeze dryer? That looks like you have your own industrial kitchen. Are you renting space somewhere? Can you elaborate on that please? Thank you!
He says in the video that it’s a shared commercial kitchen, and he rents the space.
Hello I’ve been binge watching your videos every day I can, I am but sure which freeze dryer to get, I am asking for your guidance please. Thank you for the inspiration! Hope your family and you are always well! Thank you.
Here are several freeze-dryers I use in my business and I would recommend considering them for your existing freeze-dried business or just starting out.
- Harvest Right Freeze Dryers - affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html
- StayFresh Freeze Dry - stayfreshfreezedry.com/?sca_ref=3292008.4uBi4MIG3W&sca_source=TH-cam
A new freeze-dryer manufacturer called Alpine Freeze Dryers could be another alternative to purchase for your business, I do not own one of these freeze dryer currently so I don't have any direct experience with the machine:
bluealpinefreezedryers.com/thefreezedriedbusiness
Might get some oven liners and cut them to size of the trays...nonstick and safe for food and actually pretty cheap and easy to clean
Good idea!
why dont you use the silicone mats?
Just haven't seen the need outside of less to clean-up and less stickiness. I do at times but usually don't.
Can you freeze dry sugar free candy?
Yes, I'd do a search on some of the freeze drying facebook groups to see who's done what.
I just want to know how it's legal to use someone else's product and resell them?
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awesome video!
Thank you!
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Suggestion that you do not go by what the printed weight is but instead use a scale and go more accurately to the nearest gram or even better to go to the nearest 10th of a gram.
Good advice, thank you!
Just bought an xl on Thursday with your affiliate link. Had to send it in by email when I transferred money via wire transfer(i am from Norway). They said thanks for the affiliate link, so hope its ok. Let me hear from you if it doesn't go through. Good video, keep it up👍
Thank you so much! Love seeing people getting into FD all over the world.
Turn your curling paper over and it will stop curling up. 😊
Usually do that!
What machine do you recommend as a starting machine?
Here are several freeze-dryers I use in my business and I would recommend considering them for your existing freeze-dried business or just starting out.
- Harvest Right Freeze Dryers - affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html. I like the Harvest Right Large to start out and then you can advance to the XL if you have enough business coming in.
- StayFresh Freeze Dry - stayfreshfreezedry.com/?sca_ref=3292008.4uBi4MIG3W&sca_source=TH-cam. I've liked the freezing speed and dry times of this machine. It's a little larger than the Harvest Right Medium but you can do 12-13 pounds of food in it which is only a few pounds less than the Harvest Right Large capacity. Even though Harvest Right says up to 23 pounds that's not possible in my experience, especially with fruit.
Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers could be another alternative to purchase for your business, I do not own one of these freeze dryer currently so I don't have any direct experience with the machine:
bluealpinefreezedryers.com/thefreezedriedbusiness