Astro Crunchies

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Astro Crunchies We freeze dry candy and other foods. We currently serve Beckley, WV and surrounding areas.

Visit us for freeze dried goods and find out how amazing freeze dried candy looks and tastes!

06/02/2022

Sometime in the near future, I will be doing some giveaways. Click the follow button and join the group too! I will post sales, coupon codes, etc. in these two places. You won't want to miss the giveaways. They are going to be awesome!

This is my current menu. Most things are in stock at all times. However, sometimes I do run out but get it back in stock...
06/02/2022

This is my current menu. Most things are in stock at all times. However, sometimes I do run out but get it back in stock as soon as possible. If you want to order, message and I will meet you in the Beckley area. I can also ship. However, I require the buyer pay shipping. I will always use the cheapest shipping option for a box and use that. If you are interested in something that you aren't finding on the menu, message me and I will try to get it for you. Unfortunately some things like sour patch kids and twizzlers don't work in the freeze dryer.

Today I am working on getting better pictures taken of each item so you can tell what size it is. I will be posting those pictures today or tomorrow. I do have pictures if you need to see the items. Just message me and I will send them to you.

03/21/2022

Some of you may be wondering, what is the big deal with freeze dried candy? So, I decided to give you a run down of what freeze drying is and why candy is different when it is freeze dried.

Freeze drying is done by placing an item1 in a freeze dryer (machine). The machine then freezes the item that was put inside. Once it is frozen enough (as much as -130 degrees Fahrenheit), the machine then creates a vacuum. The trays then warm up. As the water begins to liquify, it is removed from the product due to the vacuum that the machine has created. The result is an item that no longer has water content.

Food that has been freeze dried lasts up to 25 to 30 years depending on what it is. There are three factors that make food go bad. One is water. We removed that. The next is heat. All products are stored in a cool environment away from direct sunlight. The last factor is oxygen. We seal all of our products in special bags. They are heat sealed with an oxygen absorber inside. PLEASE DO NOT EAT THE OXYGEN ABSORBER. It is not food. It is there to keep the product fresh.

When candy is freeze dried, it creates a different version of your favorite candies. Some candies will get larger and their shape will change. Some candies, just become harder and crunchier.

Some items cannot be freeze dried. These are things like honey, peanut butter, and chocolate. This is because of the oil in those items. Notice that I put chocolate. This doesn't mean that all chocolate candies don't work in the freeze dryer. If it has something inside of it, it will still freeze dry. One example is Caramel M&Ms. They explode and the chocolate shell just stays where is was.

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03/21/2022

I will be posting the items that I have in stock currently later tonight along with the prices. If you order, I can meet you within a reasonable distance, depending on the amount of your order.

I have limited stock because I currently only have one machine (hopefully that will change in the very near future). Each cycle can take anywhere between 12 and 40 hours to run. If there is a candy or other item you would like to try freeze dried, please message me or drop it in the comments.

We currently are offering mostly candy. However, we will offer ice cream, desserts, fruit, vegetables, and other things.

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Beckley, WV
25801

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+13047310733

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