How Can I Test If a Dehydrator is Getting Proper Temperature?

When we are new to the dehydrator usage, most of us scared that whether the machine will get up to the right temperature while drying food or not. Sometimes, due to our negligence, the food gets over-dry or under-dry without setting the right temperature.

How to Keep Jerky from Sticking to Dehydrator

One of the irritating things that almost all of us dislike is the jerky sticking to the trays of the dehydrator while drying. It not only wastes the dried jerky food but also annoys us a lot as it is quite challenging to take off the dried jerky from the trays.  

Does a Dehydrator with Higher Watts Dry Faster?

Do you have a food dehydrator at home? Does it dehydrate faster? What is its wattage power?

The wattage power of the dehydrator is one of the critical things that we consider while buying the food dehydrator from the market. The dehydrator machine utilizes the wattage power for dehydrating the food at a certain speed and effect. But does a dehydrator with higher watts dry faster?

When were Food Dehydrators Invented?

According to us, the introduction of food dehydrators was a discovery in comparison to an invention. The technique of drying food is quite old and famous in different parts of the world. Earlier people used the sun drying method for preserving food for a long time. But it used to take many days. With the introduction of the food dehydrators in the market, now people don’t have to spend too much time in drying the food, and also they don’t have to keep a continuous eye on the food during the drying process.

Can you Dehydrate Green Beans without Blanching

While making soups or some yummy casseroles and baked goods, the common veggies that we include are the dried green beans. They not only provide an excellent flavor to the food but the green beans are also quite healthy and nutritious too. But can you dehydrate green beans without blanching?

Air Fryer with Dehydrator? Are They Worth Buying?

The manufacturing and demand of all those cooking appliances that help in preparing healthy snacks are increasing day by day nowadays. An air fryer with a food dehydrator is one of such appliances that cook the food in very less oil and also in a very healthy way. But have you ever heard that an air fryer with a dehydrator in which you fetch the benefits of both the techniques?

Can you Dehydrate Oranges?

It is right to say that citrus fruits like oranges are different from the other kind of fruits. They have exceptional tangy juice inside their peel instead of the flesh. There are so many recipes in which these citrus fruits used in the dried form. You can dehydrate them easily. But can you dehydrate oranges also?

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How to Store Dehydrated Food in Mason Jars

Purchasing the food in huge quantities and drying them in the dehydrator not only benefits you in saving money but also helps you in keeping stock of healthy foods.

However, the only problem of doing bulk drying of the food is how to store the food till the time you require it. You may use the mason jars for keeping and storing your dried food for a long time. You have to store and pack the dried foods in these jars properly for ensuring safety and good quality without any spoilage.

Why is Beef Jerky So Expensive?

When you hear the name of beef jerky, the very first thing that hit your mind might be its high cost. Beef jerky is one of the delicious snacks that are available in plenty of amount in the market but still it is quite pricey in comparison to other foods. Did you ever think that why is beef jerky so expensive?

How Will I Know Dehydrated Food Turns Bad When I Store It?

It is quite difficult to tell precisely whether your food has turned bad without any test while storing. Numerous pathogens are odorless, colorless, and tasteless and leave no signs that you can see. Generally, we have to make sure the safety of the food with the right preparation and drying.

There are so many readers around that always ask us that “How will I know dehydrated food turns bad when I store it?”