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DEHYDRATING FOOD
The dehydration periods in the following table are for guidance only. The actual dehy-
dration time may vary depending on the size, quality of the pieces and the amount used.
Dried food
Preparation
(guide values)
Dehydration
temperature
Dehydration period
in hours
(guide values)
Fruit
Apple
Slices: 5 mm
70°C
10–12
Pear
Slices: 5 mm
70°C
10–12
Persimmon
Slices: 5–10 mm
70°C
8–10
Peach
Slices: 5–10 mm
70°C
10–12
Banana
Slices: 5–10 mm
70°C
12–14
Orange
Slices: 5–10 mm
70°C
12–14
Pineapple
Slices: 10 mm
70°C
12–14
Strawberry
Halved
70°C
12–14
Grapes
Halved
70°C
Min. 14 hours
Vegetables
Cauliflower
Slices: 10 mm
70°C
6–8
Cabbage
Slices: 10 mm
70°C
6–8
Aubergine
Slices: 10 mm
70°C
6–8
Potato
Slices: 5 mm
70°C
6–8
Carrot
Slices: 5–10 mm
70°C
8–10
Onion
Slices: 5 mm
70°C
8–10
Celery
Slices: 5 mm
70°C
10–12
Mushroom
Halved
70°C
10–12
Squash
Slices: 5–10 mm
70°C
15
Pepper
One husk
70°C
15
Meat/fish
Beef
Thin slices
70°C
4–5
Chicken
Thin slices
70°C
4–5