Using vacuum freeze dryer also reduces risks to workers
Using vacuum freeze dryer also reduces risks to workers. With other types of food drying equipment, there are vented fumes and particles which can make people sick or which force people to wear protective garments. With a vacuum dryer, ventilation does not occur, and workers around the drier are safer. It's also possible to recover the precipitated moisture collected during vacuum dryer for further use or study.
Some companies which manufacture vacuum drying machines for industrial use will rent out their equipment to companies which cannot afford to buy it. Rental can be an appealing option because it often comes with maintenance which will keep the equipment in good working order for the duration of the lease.