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A utensil used for drying and preserving foods by removing most of the natural moisture contained in the food, thus reducing the potential problems with spoilage that occur with fresh foods. The typical result of the dehydration process is a food that is smaller in size and may have a flattened or irregular shape.
Foods can be dehydrated by placing whole or sliced items in the sun or by simply allowing them to air dry on open racks with screening or holes that permit heat and air to reach the outer surfaces of the item being dried. Electric dehydrators are available as applicances that are commonly used to air dry various foods, which are placed on circular drying racks that rotate around air currents to hasten the drying process. The racks are multi-tiered to enable larger amounts of food to dry at the same time. Typical foods that are dried are a variety of different fruits, vegetables and meats, such as apples, bananas, apricots, grapes (raisins), chillies, herbs, tomatoes, mushrooms, and turkey, buffalo or beef jerky. Dried foods can then be stored for long periods of time to be used as snacks or food to be preserved for camping and outdoor activities.
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Food Dehydrator term - Related Content |
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| Sweet, airy, and delicate, this white sponge cake goes particularly well with a fresh berry sauce. |
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| This strawberry delight can be served as salad but is delicious enough to be served as a dessert. |
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| Fresh citrus flavors and the light textured angel food cake combined with a whipped topping make this dessert a favorite for any event with children or adults. |
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| Preventing or Controlling Nausea | Preventing or Controlling Vomiting
Nausea is a feeling of queasiness in the stomach and may be followed by the urge to vomit. Nausea and ... |
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| Suggestions to Alleviate a Sore Mouth or Throat | Suggestions to Alleviate Dry Mouth
A sore or irritated mouth or throat can be the result of a number of causes: Treatments ... |
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| Food Related Allergies | Food Related Intolerances | Food Labeling
Food Related Allergies
Allergic reactions in humans are initiated by the immune system through an ... |
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Benefits | Testing and Approval | Food Coloring
Substances added to foods, known collectively as food additives, are an important element in processed foods. Food ... |
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Mandatory Inspection | Quality and Yield Grading
Mandatory Inspection
An important step in assuring a safe food supply is mandatory inspection by ... |
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| An adverse reaction in the human body caused by substances in certain foods. Specifically, a food allergy is caused by a response of the immune system to certain food proteins. ... |
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| An adverse reaction caused by the inability of the body to digest certain substances in foods. This is different than food allergies, which involve the immune system rather than ... |
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| Food Storage Container
A food storage container is used to hold food at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. There are several options available for storing ... |
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| Many different types of food items are placed into this category that may be provided by being taken directly from a growing plant or may be a processed as a food item ... |
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| Shovel shaped in design, this utensil is made to easily transfer bits of food and place them into containers or any kitchenware for use as food is being prepared. Typically made ... |
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