Planning reference

What might 1 kg become?

Explore estimated freeze-dried output by ingredient. Use these ranges to plan, then confirm your own results with test batches.

All estimates start with 1 kg of fresh material

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1 kg fresh material

Fruits

Typical finished weight: approximately 70–380 g from 1 kg fresh fruit.

Freeze dried fruit applications
Fruits — 1 kg Fresh weight
Raw material Fresh weight Freeze-dried weight Yield rate
Strawberry 1 kg 90–110 g 9–11%
Apple 1 kg 140–170 g 14–17%
Banana 1 kg 240–270 g 24–27%
Mango 1 kg 160–200 g 16–20%
Pineapple 1 kg 130–160 g 13–16%
Blueberry 1 kg 140–170 g 14–17%
Watermelon 1 kg 70–90 g 7–9%
Grape 1 kg 180–220 g 18–22%
Durian 1 kg 320–380 g 32–38%
1 kg fresh material

Meat and seafood

Typical finished weight: approximately 180–400 g from 1 kg fresh meat or seafood.

Freeze dried meat and seafood applications
Meat and seafood — 1 kg Fresh weight
Raw material Fresh weight Freeze-dried weight Yield rate
Chicken Breast 1 kg 250–280 g 25–28%
Lean Beef 1 kg 270–320 g 27–32%
Lean Pork 1 kg 270–310 g 27–31%
Lamb 1 kg 300–380 g 30–38%
Duck Breast 1 kg 260–320 g 26–32%
Salmon 1 kg 330–400 g 33–40%
Shrimp 1 kg 200–250 g 20–25%
Cod Fish 1 kg 180–220 g 18–22%
Chicken Liver 1 kg 280–330 g 28–33%
1 kg fresh material

Flowers

Typical finished weight: approximately 100–350 g from 1 kg fresh flowers.

Freeze dried flower applications
Flowers — 1 kg Fresh weight
Raw material Fresh weight Freeze-dried weight Yield rate
Whole Rose 1 kg 180–250 g 18–25%
Rose Petals 1 kg 120–200 g 12–20%
Carnation 1 kg 150–250 g 15–25%
Chrysanthemum 1 kg 150–250 g 15–25%
Lily 1 kg 100–180 g 10–18%
Lavender 1 kg 250–350 g 25–35%
Sunflower (with Head) 1 kg 200–350 g 20–35%
Lisianthus 1 kg 120–220 g 12–22%

Example

Turn a range into a plan

If 1 kg of fresh strawberries yields approximately 90–110 g, then 5 kg may yield roughly 450–550 g. Actual results vary by ingredients and process.

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Why actual results vary

Variety, raw material quality, fat content, preparation, slice thickness, loading, and final moisture all affect output. Use these figures as a planning reference, not a guaranteed result.

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