Conditioning Dehydrated Food

Reader Contribution by Susan Gast
Published on September 9, 2015
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Conditioning Dehydrated Food

The conditioning of dehydrated food is a step often missed — not on purpose — but out of not knowing about it! When we have dehydrated our fruits and/or vegetables, it’s time to let them cool down and then remove them from the dehydrator trays. Grab some “good” Ziploc bags and place the dehydrated goodies into the bags and zip ’em closed.

Let the filled bags sit out overnight on your kitchen counter top. If you live in an extremely warm climate, be on the safe side and put your bags in the refrigerator overnight. The following day, open the bags and feel for moistness.

On my website I tell readers what exactly to expect when the foods are appropriately dehydrated and if your food is “too damp,” now is the time to put the food back on the dehydrator trays until the items are properly dried. The aim of the plastic Ziploc bag usage is to help any remaining moisture distribute evenly among the bag’s contents. 

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