![](/assets/images/picto-drapeau-france-3a76576a5d60a512053b4612ab58dae5.png)
4. Freeze-drying process control
4.1 Product quality
Like all food processes, freeze-drying is carried out in such a way as to ensure the desired transformations, while minimizing undesirable ones. First and foremost, a freeze-dried product must have a final water content (or water activity) low enough to ensure long-term preservation. But beyond this, other properties will be sought in a freeze-dried product, first and foremost instant rehydratability, which gives the product an original quality of service. In addition to hygienic...
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!
Already subscribed? Log in!
![](/assets/images/logo-eti-286623ed91fa802ce039246e516e5852.png)
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
Agrifood industry/sector ?
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
Freeze-drying process control
References
Manufacturers (non-exhaustive list)
FTS Systems Inc (USA) : http://www.ftssystems.com
S.G.D. Division Serail (France)
Usifroid (France) : http://www.usifroid.com
European food processors
Européenne de Lyophilisation S.A. (Belgium)
Lyophal (France) : https://www.synerlab.com/en/production-sites-synerlab-group/lyofal/
Nestlé (France)
SPAB (France) : www.spab.fr
...Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!
Already subscribed? Log in!
![](/assets/images/logo-eti-286623ed91fa802ce039246e516e5852.png)
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference