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Home vacuum packaging devices are ideal for packaging dried foods. They extend

the shelf life of dried foods 3 to 4 times.

Since most packaging materials are transparent, store packaged dried foods in a

plastic or metal container that will not allow the light to penetrate. Do not store

fruits and vegetables together in the same storage container because flavor and

moisture may transfer.

Fruit rolls are best if removed while still warm. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in

airtight moisture-proof containers for storage.

Onions and tomatoes are especially prone to absorb moisture from the air and

should be packaged immediately after removing from the dehydrator.

Testing for Dryness

Food must be monitored during the final stages of dehydrating to prevent

over-drying. Over-dried foods lose quality in texture, nutrition and taste. To test for

dryness, remove a piece of food, let it cool and feel with your fingers for dryness.

• Fruits are pliable and leathery with no spots of moisture. Tear in half, pinch and

watch for moisture drops along tear. If no moisture then it is sufficiently dry for long

term storage.

• Fruit rolls should be leathery with no sticky spots.

• Jerky should be tough, but not brittle.

• Dried fish should be tough, but not brittle. If the fish is high in fat it may appear

moist due to the high oil content.

• Vegetables should be tough or crisp.

If foods are insufficiently dried, or are exposed to moisture from faulty packaging,

they can lose quality and nutrition, and can even mold during storage.

Storage

The storage area should be cool, dry and as dark as possible. The darker and

cooler the storage area, the longer the dried foods will last with good quality and

nutritive value.

The ideal storage temperature for dehydrated food is 60

F (15

C) to below freezing.

The ideal storage place is your freezer or refrigerator, particularly for storing low

acid foods such as meats, fish and vegetables.

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