Drying and Dehydrating

An explanation of all the different ways used to preserve food; from freezing to irradiation.

Detailed instructions produced by the Minnesota Extension Service.

Covers drying basics, methods and equipment, fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, and storing methods; from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Covers the basics of solar food drying; from Backwoods Home Magazine, by Marcella Shaffer.

Includes drying food indoors and outdoors, pre-treating of foods, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, food leathers, jerky, remedies for problems, FAQs; from the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Basics of food preservation methods, a little history, how to select a dehydrator, safety advice; from the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Missouri.

Techniques, equipment, problem-solving, bibliography.

Food dehydrating information, equipment and supplies.

Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the benefits of drying foods, preparation, pre-treatment, equipment needed, and a drying table for a variety of fruit and vegetables.

Simple instructions on making it at home, using bananas, squash, tomato, or any other fruit or vegetable.

From Countryside Magazine.

Facts, information about nutritional value, drying trays, selection and pretreatment, and methods; from Colorado State University.

Recipes, FAQ's, equipment and methods of drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats. Recipes include fruit leathers, pesto, and fruit powders.

Publications, seasonal tips, and resources for educators.

Michigan State University's page of links to extension materials about food preservation. Search for information on drying foods under "D".

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