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Nuts
Shell and rinse with hot water. Spread in a single layer onto the trays. After
dehydration, allow nuts to cool before storing them. Nuts contain a lot of oil,
which may cause the nuts to become rancid. Freezing them will help to
guarantee their freshness. When you are ready to use the nuts, simply bring
them back to room temperature. Depending on the size and type of nut,
dehydration time will vary between 18 and 26 hours.
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Once food is dried, it is important to store it properly. By adhering to the
following storage techniques, your food will stay fresh and ready to use for
months.
General Storage Tips
• Wait until food is cool before storing.
• Heat and light will cause food to deteriorate. Keep food in a dry, cool, and dark
place. The ideal storage temperature is 60
º
F.
• Remove as much air as possible from storage containers and close tightly. Make
sure to use air-tight containers.
• Never store food directly in metal containers.
• Check on your dehydrated food periodically for moisture to ensure it remains
dehydrated and that the container is working.
• For best quality, dried fruits and vegetables should not be kept more than 1 year.
• Dried meats, game, poultry, and fish should be stored for no more than 3 months if
refrigerated, no more than 1 year in the freezer.
• Vacuum sealing can help to extend storage life by several months, if food has been
properly and thoroughly dried.
Pasta
The Digital Food Dehydrator is ideal for home made pasta. Simply place your
fresh made pasta onto the drying trays in single layers. Let dry for 2 to 4
hours, and it will be ready to pack for storage.
Recrisping
No need to throw out stale crackers, chips, cookies, or cereal now. Save
money and cut down on your waste by simply recrisping your stale food. Fill
your drying trays with single layers and let dry for 1 hour and your food will be
good as new.
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Peppers (Green or Red Bell)
PREPARATION:
Wash, remove seeds and ribs, dice or cut into
¼
-inch slices.
PRETREATMENT:
Not necessary.
DEHYDRATE:
Dry at 100
º
for approximately 24 hours, until brittle.
REHYDRATE:
Soak in hot water for at least 20 minutes; drain.
NOTE
•
Dried bell peppers work well in cooked savory dishes, such as soups,
stews or casseroles.
•
Add dried bell peppers to tossed salads for extra crunch.
Pineapple
PREPARATION:
Wash, peel, core and cut into
½
-inch slices.
PRETREATMENT:
Not necessary.
DEHYDRATE:
Dry at 100
º
for approximately 72 hours, until leathery but not
sticky. Drying time can very greatly depending on the size of the slices.
REHYDRATE:
Soak in hot water for 15 minutes; drain.
LEATHER:
Excellent for leathers.
NOTE
•
Dried pineapple is most often used in its dried state. It’s great in
baked goods and candies, or as a snack.
•
It is important to remember not to use fresh or rehydrated pineapple
in gelatin recipes because the acid in the pineapple will prevent the
gelatin from setting.