Recommendations:
· Check your food at regular intervals.
· Turn the trays and/or restack them if you notice uneven drying.
· Label food after drying with dry contents, date and weight. It is also helpful to note
the drying time for future reference.
· Pre-treated food achieves the best drying effect.
· Storing food correctly after drying also helps to preserve the quality of the food and
its nutrients.
Storage
· Only store food once it has cooled down.
· Food will keep for longer if it is stored in a cool, dry and dark place.
· Remove as much air as possible from the storage container or vacuum bag and seal
it tightly.
· The optimum storage temperature is 15℃ or less.
· Never store food directly in a metal container.
· Avoid containers that "breathe" or have a weak seal.
· Check the contents of your dry food for moisture in the weeks following
dehydration. If there is moisture inside, you should dehydrate the contents for a
longer period of time to prevent spoilage.
· For best quality, dried fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts and bread should be stored in
the fridge or freezer for no longer than 1 year.
· Dried meat, poultry and fish should be stored in the fridge for no longer than 3
months and in the freezer for no longer than 1 year.
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