30
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - DEHYDRATE
FOOD PREPARATION APPROXIMATE TIME
(hrs) DONE WHEN…
Apples Cut in ¼” slices and dip
in 1/4 cup lemon juice +
2 cups water solution 11-15 Slightly pliable
Bananas Cut in ¼” slices and dip
in 1/4 cup lemon juice +
2 cups water solution 10-15 Soft, pliable
Cherries Wash and towel dry.
Remove pits 10-15 Pliable, leathery, chewy
Orange peels and
slices Peel and cut in 1/4"
slices
Peels:2-4
Slices: 12-16
Orange peel: dry and brittle.
Orange slices: skins are dry and
brittle, fruit is slightly
Pineapple rings Towel dry Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12 Soft and pliable
Strawberries Wash and towel dry. Cut
in 1/2" slices. Place skin
(outside) down on rack 12-17 Dry, brittle
Red peppers Wash and towel dry.
Remove stems, chop
coarsely about 1" pieces 16-20 Leathery with no moisture inside
Mushrooms Wash and towel dry. Cut
off stem end. Cut into
1/8" slices 7-12 Tough and leathery, dry
Tomatoes Wash, drain well.and
towel dry. Cut in 1/8"
slices. 16-23 Dry, brick red colour
Oregano, sage,
parsley, thyme,
fennel
Rinse and dry with
paper towel 3-5 Crisp and brittle
Basil
Use basil leaves 3 to 4
inches from top. Spray
with water, shake off
moisture and pat dry
3-5 Crisp and brittle