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Which you choose depends on what your objectives are. If you are looking for long term storage (up to 25 years), then the choice is obvious – freeze dried food. You would need to weigh the cost of just buying freeze dried food from a supplier versus the initial cost of the freeze dryer as they are expensive. Dehydrated food can last several years if storage properly. Dehydrators are relatively inexpensive. Beef jerky can be dried by several methods, including in a dehydrator.