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Food Dehydrators FAQ

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What food can you dehydrate?

Most fruits and vegetables can be dried as well as different meats.  Just follow the directions with your new dehydrator and you will find a new world of eating.  Additionally, we provide you with recipes galore. 

Do all the trays need to be filled when I dehydrate food?

The machine can be partially full to full.  There is no set amount that has to be in the dehydrator.

Do I have to use a dehydrator?

Electric dehydrating is the best method, but you can do it in the sun or in the oven.  It is difficult to do in the sun for many obvious reasons.  In the oven, it is very energy inefficient plus there is usually not enough air circulation to do it correctly.  A dehydrator is designed specifically to do the job of drying food.

Does dehydrating destroy nutrients?

It will cause some loss because of the heat, but if done correctly there is very little loss.  Generally speaking, you can anticipate about 10% loss in nutrient value when dehydrating.

Does dehydrated food taste good?

That is a hard question to answer.  Most people like dehydrated food, especially as healthy snacks. Our family likes the dehydrated fruits and vegetables, but I know some who don’t.  It is a matter of your personal taste.  Some things we have had to learn to like but over time, our family has learned to like many things we didn’t in the beginning.  From those I have spoken to, they have the same reaction.

Are dehydrated foods good for hiking or camping?

Absolutely.  There is virtually no storage issue to dehydrated food plus it is light weight since all the water has been removed.  You can’t get any healthier food to eat on a hike, boating, camping, hunting, or any outdoor activity.

Does it take a long time to dehydrate food?

Usually 4 to 12 hours for most things.  There are exceptions depending on what it is and the amount.  But, you have to pay very little attention to the process so it is not labor intensive.

How long have people been dehydrating food? 

It has been going on for centuries.  People used the sun before electricity.  The first food dehydrator was on the market in the early 1920’s. 

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