General Information About Dehydrating; Before Dehydrating; What To Consider; Preparing Food - Ambiano XJ-14709C1 Manual Del Usuario

Before dehydrating

General information about dehydrating

Drying and dehydrating are the oldest forms of conserving food known to man.
Removing water from food eliminates the basis for fermentation processes,
which prevents the formation of bacteria associated with rotting and mold.
If used and stored properly, dehydrated products will last for years.
The concentration of flavors makes dehydrated food very tasty. It does not affect
the vitamins, nutrients and minerals.
After being soaked in water, you can use many different dehydrated foods in
numerous recipes.
Before dehydrating

What to consider

− Only use fresh, ripe, high-quality fruits and vegetable varieties.
− Clean vegetables and fruits as soon as possible after harvesting them and
prepare them if necessary.
− Prevent unwanted changes in color and/or flavor by blanching foods
or immersing them in solutions (like lemon juice).

Preparing food

− Wash all food thoroughly.
− Remove any damaged areas, seeds or pits.
− Prepare food according to the dehydration table below. If possible, cut the
food into similarly sized pieces and remember that the pieces will shrink
considerably during dehydration.
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