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DEHYDRATING TIMES: VEGETABLES  

The below times and preparation techniques are only a guide, personal preference can differ. 

NAME 

PREPARATION 

CONDITION AFTER 

DRYING 

DRYING TIME 

IN HOURS 

Artichoke 

Slice into strips 3-4mm thick 

Fragile 

5 - 13 

Asparagus 

Sliced into pieces 2.5mm thick  Crispy 

6 - 14 

Beets 

Peel and then boil them. Let 

them cool down. Slice off the 

roots and the tops. Slice into 

round pieces 6mm thick 

Crispy 

8 - 26 

Bell peppers 

Sliced into thin strips 

Crispy 

10 - 12 

Broccoli 

Break into florets 

Fragile 

6 - 15 

Brussel sprouts 

Slice into halves 

Crispy 

8 - 30 

Cabbage 

Remove the outer leaves and 

the heart. Slice into thin strips 

Fragile 

7 - 11 

Capsicum 

Remove the stems and seeds 

and slice into thin strips 

Can vary between 

crispy and soft 

4 - 14 

Carrots 

Peeled and boiled until it 

becomes soft. Slice into round 

pieces 

Crispy 

8 - 14 

Cauliflower 

Boiled until soft 

Hard 

6 - 16 

Celery 

Sliced into pieces 6mm thick 

Crispy 

6 - 14 

Champignons 

Slice into pieces or dry whole 

Hard and crispy 

3 - 10 

Cucumber 

Peeled and sliced into round 

pieces 10 mm thick 

Hard 

6 - 18 

Eggplant 

Peeled and sliced into pieces 6 

– 12 mm thick 

Fragile 

6 - 18 

Garlic 

Peeled and sliced into round 

pieces 

Crispy 

6 - 16 

Ginger 

Washed and peeled. Slice into 

pieces 3 – 4 mm thick 

Crispy 

4 - 6 

Green beans 

Slice and boiled to soften 

Fragile 

8 - 26 

Kale 

Arrange whole leaves on the 

tray 

Crispy 

4 - 6 

Mushrooms 

Sliced into pieces 3 – 4 mm 

thick 

Hard and crispy 

4 - 10 

Onion 

Sliced into thin round pieces 

Crispy 

8 - 14 

Parsley 

Laid on the tray 

Crispy 

2 - 10 

Potato 

Peeled and boiled for 8 – 10 

mins. Sliced into thin slices 

Crispy 

8 - 30 

Spinach 

Arrange whole leaves on the 

tray 

Crispy 

6 - 16 

Sweet potato 

Peeled and sliced thinly 

Crispy 

12 – 20 

Zucchini 

Peeled and sliced thinly 

Crispy 

18 – 24 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Healthy Choice FD333

Page 1: ...Model no FD333 Batch no PR3769 PLEASE READ AND RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ...

Page 2: ...f healthy eating options without sacrificing on taste or nutritional value Save space in the kitchen and extend the shelf life of your delicious nutritious snacks Transforming one day s produce to tomorrow s perfect backpacking snack the 6 Tray Food Dehydrator is your new kitchen essential SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for household use only It is not suitable for commercial use It must on...

Page 3: ... cans Do not operate with vent blocked or closed at any time as this will interfere with proper air flow Do not use oil sprays on the trays Never use an unauthorized attachment Improper use of the appliance can cause its damage and injury to its user BEFORE FIRST USE Before first use wipe all parts of the appliance Clean the 6 trays transparent door and solid food dehydrator sheet with a lightly m...

Page 4: ...me can change depending on the moisture of the food Fruit and vegetables dried in your food dehydrator will be different in appearance from those sold in health food stores and supermarkets This is due to your food dehydrator uses no preservatives no artificial colouring and only natural additives Records of humidity weight of produce before and after drying times will be helpful to improving your...

Page 5: ...tive layer and that is why the duration of drying may increase To avoid this it is better to boil products for about 1 2 minutes and then put them in some cold water and dry them before adding to the appliance Wash the fruit Artificially waxed fruit should always be peeled Peel other fruit if desired Take out the pit seed core and slice off the spoiled parts Slice into pieces which you can place f...

Page 6: ...t directly into the juice for around 2 minutes before placing on the dehydrator trays Dry them before adding to the appliance TIP Why not experiment with different juices spices honey coconut or other flavours to create your own personalised dip Some fruit like figs grapes prunes blueberries and cranberries have a naturally protective wax coating that will cause them to dry out very slowly and the...

Page 7: ...o round pieces 3 4 mm thick Crispy 8 38 Blueberries Arrange whole berries on the trays Can vary between crispy and soft 36 42 Cherries It is not necessary to remove the pit it can be removed when the cherry is half dried Hard 8 26 Cranberry No need to slice Soft 6 26 Dates Take out the pit and slice Hard 6 26 Figs Slice it Hard 6 26 Grapes No need to slice Soft 8 38 Mango Slice into pieces Can var...

Page 8: ... and boiled until it becomes soft Slice into round pieces Crispy 8 14 Cauliflower Boiled until soft Hard 6 16 Celery Sliced into pieces 6mm thick Crispy 6 14 Champignons Slice into pieces or dry whole Hard and crispy 3 10 Cucumber Peeled and sliced into round pieces 10 mm thick Hard 6 18 Eggplant Peeled and sliced into pieces 6 12 mm thick Fragile 6 18 Garlic Peeled and sliced into round pieces Cr...

Page 9: ...se tenderness Remove any excess marbled fat which will spoil during storage Place meat slices into a sealable container layer by layer seasoning each layer with at least 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of meat Refrigerate for 6 12 hours stirring occasionally Place meat on paper towels to dry off excess oil before drying in the dehydrator CLEANING Unplug the dehydrator from the power supply and let it...

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