@@freezedriedfamily9251 good vid, it would be nice 2 see something like a cheat sheet for certain candies, like showing the type of candy with temps, times etc do u kno if anyone has created such a list?
We are brand new to freeze drying (literally got our machine in yesterday) and this is the most helpful video for I have seen so far. Thank you so much for showing the settings!
Welcome to the community! I'm so glad this video helped you out. We are going to release a video showing how to download and install the new update soon. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask
This helps a lot. I have only done my pantry food. My daughter-in-law just asked me to make a freeze dried candy basket for their county livestock show silent auction. I have never made candy and I am nervous.
I got stuck, hoping you can help. I did my jolly ranchers for 4 hours, but when I took them out they were slightly tacky and when I tried one they covered my teeth. I am told that means they are not completely dry. How would I continue drying them? The options are defrost, no defrost and start a new batch. There is no more dry time....would I have to put them back in and start again? Thanks
Do you have to cut the jolly ranchers up or leave them whole? I have only done the nerd clusters with 150°F and 8 hours run time and they get crunchy but do not puff up like those... still go though
Hi thank you I followed your steps and I think something is wrong with my harvest right . I’m new to this so this is the third time I have attempted to make candy . The bottom shelf never does much and the top two look like they went crazy I used gummy bears and they came out of the top two shelves looking like soap bubbles the third shelf was taffy it that seems right the last she F was gummy bears and they are small and gooey in the middle Have you ever heard of this ? What do you think I should do ?
I learned the hard way that warming the trays is necessary (especially in the summer). The humidity in the air with cold candy makes condensation and creates a super sticky product. 😒
great video!!! I didn't know there was a candy mode! my candy hasn't done very well and now I know why. Do you readjust the settings or just hit a restore button ?
If you don't have the latest update you won't have the candy mode. But adding it to your machine is super easy. And once I'm done with candy all I do is reset the settings to default. Candy is pretty finicky so write down your settings each run to see what does or doesn't work. I hope this helps
I did cut the jolly ranchers. I place a kitchen towel in a half circle on a cutting board and us a sharp knife. I place the knife in the middle of the candies and slap the back. They usually cut perfectly in half and the towel prevents the candies from flying all over
I attempted nerd clusters tonight and I checked on them about 3 hours and they were still soft and when I ate one it immediately was balled up and dense and sticky. Not crunchy and airy :(
I need help. No one in any video shows you freezing the candy. I have tried to just do it where your just doing extreme hear and it does not work it just melts the candy. Please help why does my candy just melt and is chewy after candy mode.
My FD is new. My software is 5.1.19. My settings: Initial freeze dry 0, extra freeze dry time 0:00, dry ode normal dry temp 145, extra dry time 4:00. turned FD on, waited 15 minutes before putting trays in. The warm feature did not come up, Please advise. I love the detail you go into with your video's, they clear & easy to understand. Thank you. Please keep them coming
I have the new update it’s 524 and it fucking sucks. I spent $4000 on a large Freeze Dryer. It doesn’t work anywhere like they say it does. 20 to 36 hours to Freeze Dryer anything that isn’t candy
Thank you so much for showing the screens! So many candy videos skip the settings which us newbies really need.
Of course!! Here's a tip I've learned, gummy worms and bears do not need a tray warm. They will get too big if you do
Thank you for your help. This is very helpful
@@freezedriedfamily9251 good vid, it would be nice 2 see something like a cheat sheet for certain candies, like showing the type of candy with temps, times etc do u kno if anyone has created such a list?
We are brand new to freeze drying (literally got our machine in yesterday) and this is the most helpful video for I have seen so far. Thank you so much for showing the settings!
Welcome to the community! I'm so glad this video helped you out. We are going to release a video showing how to download and install the new update soon. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask
May I ask where you bought your machine and what the cost of it was? I'm from South Africa and looking to import one.
@@kerryanncollinson9587 I got it as a gift but they range from $2500 to $3000 US
@@freezedriedfamily9251 how do you get the update to do candy mode?
Thanks so much for showing the entire process. I am a newbie, and seeing the screen helps so much
You are a godsend for showing the screens
Omg, I've been doin it wrong! I was confused AF 😱 on why my machine switched to warm trays then straight to vacuum. Thanks for the vid!
So was I! I thought it HAD to freeze. Lol
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! My FD came yesterday and I had no idea how to get to candy mode.
So glad to help! Did it come with the new software already? If not adding it is super easy
Awesome thanks for sharing this, was wondering why my candy batches weren’t turning out the way they should. 👍
Glad we can help
I subscribed just because you did a walkthrough on the screen setup :) Thank you!
Thank you!!
Same!!
Just finished my first batch of taffy and gummy worms. Worked as advertised. Thanks again for sharing!
I'm so glad they turned out! I appreciate you watching our videos
I love "Poofage". Epic!
This helps a lot. I have only done my pantry food. My daughter-in-law just asked me to make a freeze dried candy basket for their county livestock show silent auction. I have never made candy and I am nervous.
You got this!! Feel free to ask any questions
Thank you so much. This really helps. Think I have been attempting candy all wrong
I'm so glad I could help. What problems have you been having?
Thank you for showing the screen I am new in freeze dried candy
Thank you! I am a visual learner. This was great!
You can also put the yogurt in silicone candy molds and prefreeze them and then the frozen yoghurtbites on the trays…
Yes!
I used your settings for my first batch some candy turned out perfect. My sour patch kidd and lemon heads didn't do much. Any advice or tips?
I got stuck, hoping you can help. I did my jolly ranchers for 4 hours, but when I took them out they were slightly tacky and when I tried one they covered my teeth. I am told that means they are not completely dry. How would I continue drying them? The options are defrost, no defrost and start a new batch. There is no more dry time....would I have to put them back in and start again?
Thanks
Do you have to cut the jolly ranchers up or leave them whole? I have only done the nerd clusters with 150°F and 8 hours run time and they get crunchy but do not puff up like those... still go though
Thanks for the video. Why does the candy mode need to pre-freeze?! it only heats, seems a waste of time & energy to freeze then heat. Great info!
That I don't know. The machine automatically cools the chamber
Are you able to check candy during process and dry more if not done?
This video is ammmmmmmaaaaazinnnnnggggggg
Thank you
Hi thank you I followed your steps and I think something is wrong with my harvest right . I’m new to this so this is the third time I have attempted to make candy . The bottom shelf never does much and the top two look like they went crazy I used gummy bears and they came out of the top two shelves looking like soap bubbles the third shelf was taffy it that seems right the last she
F was gummy bears and they are small and gooey in the middle
Have you ever heard of this ? What do you think I should do ?
I learned the hard way that warming the trays is necessary (especially in the summer). The humidity in the air with cold candy makes condensation and creates a super sticky product. 😒
Whats the science behind the candy not having to freeze first? Doesn't sublimation still have to occur?
So how did it taste, was it hard, crunchy. Taste and texture.
Skittles get crunchy and melt in your mouth! I love them way more than the original form
great video!!! I didn't know there was a candy mode! my candy hasn't done very well and now I know why. Do you readjust the settings or just hit a restore button ?
If you don't have the latest update you won't have the candy mode. But adding it to your machine is super easy. And once I'm done with candy all I do is reset the settings to default. Candy is pretty finicky so write down your settings each run to see what does or doesn't work. I hope this helps
i have a pharmaceutical small and my setup is yellow and i cant configure this way to do candies, what should i do ?
Does the temp drop during the process? I set mine up and while it is drying the temp drops
Thank you! So helpful!
Did you cut them up? How did you do it on jolly rancher’s?
I did cut the jolly ranchers. I place a kitchen towel in a half circle on a cutting board and us a sharp knife. I place the knife in the middle of the candies and slap the back. They usually cut perfectly in half and the towel prevents the candies from flying all over
I attempted nerd clusters tonight and I checked on them about 3 hours and they were still soft and when I ate one it immediately was balled up and dense and sticky. Not crunchy and airy :(
Did you do a tray warm?
My nerd clusters are so inconsistent!
Cool!
How long would you warm the trays for taffy?
A beginners cheat sheet would be cool, like a list of the main FD candies with temps, times etc etc anyone kno if such a list exists??
I’d love to know as well!
Hi, is this a medium machine?
I had the 5.23 version loaded as per HR tech. Did all the things and the trays came out ice cold. What am I doing wrong?
There may be a issue with your trays. Are they not getting hot at all??
I dont think so
I need help. No one in any video shows you freezing the candy. I have tried to just do it where your just doing extreme hear and it does not work it just melts the candy. Please help why does my candy just melt and is chewy after candy mode.
Poofage? 😆
Lol
I have freeze dryer with new software I put my candy in FD the warm feature did not come up. What adjustment must I do?
What temp did you set your machine to? And what version do you have
My FD is new. My software is 5.1.19. My settings: Initial freeze dry 0, extra freeze dry time 0:00, dry ode normal dry temp 145, extra dry time 4:00. turned FD on, waited 15 minutes before putting trays in. The warm feature did not come up, Please advise. I love the detail you go into with your video's, they clear & easy to understand. Thank you. Please keep them coming
@@bettyjanefairchild8762 try updating it to the newest one 1.23. It should work with your version but maybe you just need to update again.
How do you do sour patch kids
You can't. Some candy doesn't work
I used candy mode and then the machine stopped in need more time freeze
Mine takes more time than 4 hours not to be gummy and not finish
I have the new update it’s 524 and it fucking sucks. I spent $4000 on a large Freeze Dryer. It doesn’t work anywhere like they say it does. 20 to 36 hours to Freeze Dryer anything that isn’t candy
One of your heating mats are ot working properly. You notice the Jolly ranchers are shining and smaller on the left. That is your heating mat .