What are some benefits of dehydrating fruits and vegetables?
Preservation and Storage
Drying is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. It removes enough moisture to prevent decay and spoilage. Using a dehydrator is a great way to enjoy eating produce when it’s technically out of season, and is great alternative to canning or freezing foods.
Convenience
Dried fruit or vegetables is convenient to pack for anyone “on-the-go” because it doesn’t need to be refrigerated, it’s not messy or sticky, it’s compact and doesn’t take up a lot of space, it doesn’t weigh much, and it provides quick energy.
When backpacking or camping, brighten your meal by adding dehydrated vegetables.
Quick Energy
Speaking of quick energy, dried fruit is very calorically dense. Because the fruit loses water during the drying process, the nutrient, calorie, and sugar content become more concentrated. Some would say this is a negative, but I think that depends on who you ask. If you’re out hiking, biking, skiing, or even sight-seeing, a high calorie dried fruit snack is a great way to refuel.
Nutritional Value
Nutritiously, the heat from dehydrating does tend to destroy some vitamins in the food, but fortunately dried fruit retains all of its fiber and iron. Fiber is associated with lowering risk of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers. Also, a home dehydrator is not nearly as harsh on nutrients compared to the commercial process of drying. Dried fruit contains no fat, cholesterol, or sodium. Another perk of using your own dehydrator—you can ensure no additives or preservatives, and also use organic when desired.
Variety with Vegetables
When dehydrating vegetables, select veggies at peak flavor and eating quality. This usually is just as they reach maturity. Sweet corn and green peas, however, should be slightly immature so they retain their sweet flavor before their sugars change to starch. The options are endless when it comes to dehydrating vegetables. From tomatoes, green beans and kale to bell peppers, peas, and broccoli, the variety is one of the best things about dehydrating. If you intersted in more information about Dehydrating fruits and veteables or Vegetable Processing Machine solution, including its history and applications, check out the links below www.gf-machine.com/solution/vegetable-processing-line/
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