Freeze dried candy is a hot new trend, and there's a lot of mystery and intrigue surrounding it. If you're wondering if it's healthier, here are the facts.

For freeze-drying, you need a countertop freeze dryer. Brands such as Harvest Right are your ticket to candy transformation -- though larger models can run upward of $10,000.

By contrast, freeze dried foods are light, airy, and crispy. Freeze dried foods create a fun and unique eating experience, which is why the process is being applied to candy.

Here with Freeze Dried Bit O Honey, it’s tough to know where they went wrong, the base product tastes good initially, but the aftertaste is off. 23. Freez Yum! — Hi-Crunch Freez Yums Price: $4.99 ...

A chance sampling of freeze-dried Skittles led her to start her own line of freeze-dried snacks, Future Foods. Most people think of freeze-dried food as something meant for backpacking or doomsday ...

Freeze-dried Skittles, which they call Fruity Crunchies, are still the company’s top seller, even though the Candy Closet now offers nearly 60 different freeze-dried options for sale on its website.

Freeze dried candy has been around since the '50s, offering a sweet treat for our astronauts while in space. More recently, it’s becoming a lot more popular here on Earth.