Apricots
Bananas
Cherries
Coconut
Figs
Grapes
Papaya
Wash, cut open and remove pit. If desired,
cut into quarters.
Peel
and slice. Pretreat with lemon juice to
prevent browning.
Wash and remove pits.
Drain the milk, open shell and remove
coconut meat. Dry and cut into small
chunks.
Wash, remove stems and cut into halves or
quarters. Place dry skin side up.
Remove stems and wash.
Wash, peel and cut into chunks.
Peaches Wash, slice
in
half and remove pit. If desired,
cut into quarters.
Pears Wash, peel, slice
in
half to remove core.
Cut into chunks or slices. Pretreat with lemon
juice to prevent browning.
FRUIT PREPARATION AND TREATMENT (continued)
Pineapple Remove spiny skin, core and cut into chunks
or wedges.
Prunes Wash, cut
in
half and remove pit. If desired,
cut into quarters.
Strawberries Wash and slice or leave whole,
as
desired.
HERBS AND FLOWERS
To
dry herbs and flowers, first rinse and pat dry. Remove
any dead, mushy or discolored portions, leaving the stem
intact. Spread herbs or flowers
on
tray and allow to dehy-
drate for about 2 to 7 hours, depending
on
their type and
size. Remove from tray and allow to cool when drying
is
complete. Remove the leaves or buds from stem and break
them apart. Crush if desired.
For best results, pick flowers after the rising sun evaporates
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the morning dew and before the cool evening mist settles
on
the petals.
Be
aware
of
flowers that have been sprayed with
insecticides or other harmful chemicals; do not use these.
If you are dehydrating flowers at the same time
as
herbs,
place flowers
on
the bottom trays and herbs
on
the top
trays; this prevents any debris from the flowers falling
on
the herbs.
USEFUL
TIPS
• Wash and clean the dehydrator before using if it has
been stored for a long time.
• Fresh vegetables and fruits are best for dehydrating;
canned goods do not dehydrate well.
•
All
vegetables and fruits should be cleaned before
preparation and pretreatment.
• Prepare and pretreat fruits and vegetables as outlined
in
this manual for best results.
• It is usually not dangerous to leave the dehydrator
on
for
a long time period when required, but make sure that it
is
in
a safe location. Read the "Important Safeguards"
on
page 1 of this manual, and exercise caution when using
the dehydrator.
• Exact dehydrating time can vary greatly, depending
on
the type of food used, its size and quality, the quantity
placed
on
trays and your personal preferences. Keeping
your own notes
on
the type of food, weight before and
after drying, total drying time, and final results will enable
you to achieve the desired outcome, every time!
• Most recipes will work well with dried foods. By experi-
menting with the recipes offered
in
this manual you'll
soon discover your own unique ways
of
using dried
foods. You'll also be able to find books
on
the topic
in
bookstores, both locally and online.
• For best results, it is recommended to rotate the trays
midway through the dehydration process. For example,
move the bottom tray to the top, as items
in
the bottom
rack will dehydrate faster than those
on
top.
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