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· Depending on the moisture in the food itself and the humidity in the air, drying
operation time can change. Use the dryer in a dust free, well ventilated, warm
and dry room. Well air ventilation is also important.
· Fruit and vegetables dried in your food dehydrator will be dierent in appearance
from those sold in health food stores and supermarkets. This is due to your food
dehydrator uses no preservatives, no articial coloring and only natural additives.
· Records of humidity, weight of produce before and after drying times, will be
helpful to improving your drying techniques for the future.
DRYING TIPS
Drying time for pre-treatment fruit will vary according to the following factors:
1. thickness of pieces or slices
2. number of trays with food being dried
3. volume of food being dried
4. moisture or humidity in your environment
5. your preferences of drying for each type of dried food
It is recommended to:
· Check your food every hour.
· Rotate and/or re-stack your trays if you notice uneven drying.
· Label food with contents dried, date and weight before drying. It will also be
helpful to note the drying time for future reference.
· Pretreated food will give the best eect in drying.
· Correct food storage after drying also will help to keep food in good quality and
save the nutrients.
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