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RE-HYDRATING
Dried foods do not need to be re-hydrated for consumption. Many people
prefer them in their dried state. If you want to rehydrate your food, the
basic guidelines are to soak food in unsalted water for 3-7 minutes and
then prepare as usual. If you are boiling them, use the same water they
soaked in to preserve nutrients.
If you plan to soak foods for more than 1 hour, they should be placed in
the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth. One cup of dried vegetables
will rehydrate to about 2 cups. One cup of fruit will rehydrate to about 1
½ cups. Re-hydration times will vary depending on the thickness and the
water temperature used. Warm water will speed re-hydration but may
result in flavor loss.
FOOD DRYING TIPS
• Drying times will vary depending on the room temperature,
relative humidity and moisture levels in the food you are drying.
If the moisture level is high, the drying time will be longer.
• Keep in mind that drying times will be affected by the amount
of food placed on the trays. Over loading the trays will slow the
drying times and may produce poor results.
• When dehydrating foods, it is important to occasionally check
on the dryness of the product. If the product is not thoroughly
dried, mold may form during storage (See Food Storage). Check
dryness after 6 hours, then check every 2 hours until the food has
achieved your desired dryness.
• Foods will shrink approximately 1/4 to 1/2 their original size and
weight during the dehydration process, so make sure not to cut
pieces too small. One pound of raw meat will yield approximately
1/3 - 1/2 lb. of jerky.
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