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I'm still researching about powdered eggs. This particular article does make some comparisons in prices and more.
I know that some of you make your own powdered eggs.
https://www.primalsurvivor.net/powdered-eggs/
Author: Diane Vuković
Last Updated: April 19, 2022
Want to stockpile eggs for emergencies? Eggs are surprisingly one of the trickiest items to store long-term. Unless you invest in a freeze dryer machine, you’ll need to buy powdered eggs.
To spray dry eggs, they are first preheated and then put into the spray drying chamber. Very hot air (up to 300F) passes through the chamber. The hot air causes moisture to rapidly evaporate, leaving behind a powder. The powder separates from the air and is removed from the chamber.
However, freeze-dried eggs usually are slightly better in terms of texture. Freeze-dried eggs also reconstitute better. The reason for this is because spray drying heats the eggs, thus changing the composition.
Spray drying is usually cheaper and easier to produce large batches. Because of this, most powdered eggs are made with spray drying and not freeze-drying.
*Note there are plenty of videos online showing how to dehydrate eggs and then blend them into a powder. The eggs will get dry – they just lose all their desirable properties. You really need a spray dryer or freeze dryer if you want to make powdered eggs!
I know that some of you make your own powdered eggs.
https://www.primalsurvivor.net/powdered-eggs/
Best Powdered Eggs for Everyday Use or Bulk Storage
Author: Diane Vuković
Last Updated: April 19, 2022
Want to stockpile eggs for emergencies? Eggs are surprisingly one of the trickiest items to store long-term. Unless you invest in a freeze dryer machine, you’ll need to buy powdered eggs.
Quick Picks:
- Best overall: Legacy freeze-dried egg powder. Buy | Read Review
- Most affordable option: Eggylicious egg powder. Buy | Read Review
- Best for long shelf life: Ready Wise. Buy | Read Review
What Are Powdered Eggs?
Powdered eggs are real eggs that have had all moisture removed from them. They are made by using either freeze-drying or spray drying.Freeze Drying:
Freeze-drying involves putting foods into a special chamber that freezes the food so water in it turns to ice. A pump then removes air from the chamber to create a vacuum, thus creating a low-pressure environment. The ice evaporates in this environment and special condensers remove the water vapor, leaving you with dry food.Spray Drying:
Spray drying is a process that turns liquids into dry powder.To spray dry eggs, they are first preheated and then put into the spray drying chamber. Very hot air (up to 300F) passes through the chamber. The hot air causes moisture to rapidly evaporate, leaving behind a powder. The powder separates from the air and is removed from the chamber.
Which is better: Freeze-dried or spray-dried eggs?
Both freeze-dried and spray-dried eggs are very similar. Most people won’t be able to notice much of a difference between the final products.However, freeze-dried eggs usually are slightly better in terms of texture. Freeze-dried eggs also reconstitute better. The reason for this is because spray drying heats the eggs, thus changing the composition.
Spray drying is usually cheaper and easier to produce large batches. Because of this, most powdered eggs are made with spray drying and not freeze-drying.
Can I Make Powdered Eggs At Home?
If you have a home freeze-drying machine, you can make powdered eggs at home. These machines are expensive though and not widely available. Spray drying machines aren’t designed for home use. They are usually massive industrial machines that cost thousands of dollars to buy.Is it possible to make egg powder in a dehydrator?
No, it is not possible to make powdered eggs with a food dehydrator. When you dry eggs on a home dehydrator, the proteins get very hard. They end up gross and rubbery when you try to rehydrate them and don’t even work for baking.*Note there are plenty of videos online showing how to dehydrate eggs and then blend them into a powder. The eggs will get dry – they just lose all their desirable properties. You really need a spray dryer or freeze dryer if you want to make powdered eggs!