Utily-FD

Freeze-drying of food

Drying by freezing at low pressure preserves nutrients, taste, aroma and shape. The product keeps for a long time without preservatives and weighs a fraction of its original weight.

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200–3,600 kg per cycle
no preservatives
own brand sales and service

In short

Freeze-drying (lyophilisation) removes water from food by turning ice directly into vapour. The product is not heated, so it keeps its nutrients, taste, colour and structure and lasts a long time without preservatives. We sell Utily-FD freeze dryers under our own brand in five sizes from 20 to 200 m² of drying area.

Benefits

Why freeze-dry

Preserves nutrients

Vitamins, minerals and enzymes are preserved because the product is not heated as in conventional drying.

Taste, aroma and shape

The product keeps its original structure, colour, taste and aroma.

Long shelf life

Without water, microorganisms cannot grow and oxidation stops. No preservatives.

Low weight

Removing water cuts weight by up to 90 %. Cheaper transport and storage.

Easy rehydration

Add water and the product quickly returns to its original form.

Wide range of uses

Fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products, herbs, pet food.

How it works

The freeze-drying process

1

Freezing

Raw material contains 80–95 % water. It is first deep-frozen so the water turns into ice crystals.
2

Primary drying (sublimation)

At very low pressure, ice turns directly into vapour with no liquid phase. Controlled temperature protects the product's structure.
3

Secondary drying (desorption)

The remaining bound water is removed down to the required moisture content.
4

Packaging

The finished product is packed in airtight packaging that protects it from moisture.

Models

Utily-FD freeze dryers

Size is chosen by the amount of raw material per cycle. Batch weight depends on the product.

Model	Drying area	Raw material per cycle	Condenser (ice)	Dimensions	Power / consumption
Utily-FD-20	20 m²	200–300 kg	–	5.2 × 1.6 × 0.8 m	58 kW (average 34–40 kWh/h)	Enquire
Utily-FD-30	30 m²	300–450 kg	–	6.9 × 1.6 × 2.8 m	85 kW (average 51–63 kWh/h)	Enquire
Utily-FD-50	50 m²	500–750 kg	600 kg / 110 kg/h	chamber ⌀ 2.4 × 6.5 m	average 51–72 kWh/h	Enquire
Utily-FD-100	100 m²	1,000–1,800 kg	1,500 kg / 250 kg/h	chamber ⌀ 2.4 × 10.8 m	average 95–133 kWh/h	Enquire
Utily-FD-200	200 m²	2,000–3,600 kg	2,800 kg / 460 kg/h	chamber ⌀ 2.4 × 12.5 m	average 180–263 kWh/h	Enquire

Power supply 380 V / 50 Hz, steam heating (electric optional), water cooling with recirculation. We prepare the exact configuration, technical offer and brochure on request.