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TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - DEHYDRATE
FOOD PREPARATION
APPROXIMATE TIME
(hrs)
DONE WHEN…
Apples
Cut in ¼” slices and dip
in 1/4 cup lemon juice +
2 cups water solution
11-15 Slightly
pliable
Bananas
Cut in ¼” slices and dip
in 1/4 cup lemon juice +
2 cups water solution
10-15 Soft,
pliable
Cherries
Wash and towel dry.
Remove pits
10-15
Pliable, leathery, chewy
Orange peels and
slices
Peel and cut in 1/4"
slices
Peels:2-4
Slices: 12-16
Orange peel: dry and brittle.
Orange slices: skins are dry and
brittle, fruit is slightly
Pineapple rings
Towel dry
Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12
Soft and pliable
Strawberries
Wash and towel dry. Cut
in 1/2" slices. Place skin
(outside) down on rack
12-17
Dry, brittle
Red peppers
Wash and towel dry.
Remove stems, chop
coarsely about 1" pieces
16-20
Leathery with no moisture inside
Mushrooms
Wash and towel dry. Cut
off stem end. Cut into
1/8" slices
7-12
Tough and leathery, dry
Tomatoes
Wash, drain well.and
towel dry. Cut in 1/8"
slices.
16-23
Dry, brick red colour
Oregano, sage,
parsley, thyme,
fennel
Rinse and dry with
paper towel
3-5
Crisp and brittle
Basil
Use basil leaves 3 to 4
inches from top. Spray
with water, shake off
moisture and pat dry
3-5
Crisp and brittle
