Drying/Dehydrating

Authors: Beverly Jackey - Dhruti Patel - Shauna Henley - LIsa McCoy - Karen Basinger

Drying is one of the oldest methods for preserving foods. It’s a simple and easy way to take fresh produce and dry and store it to consume at a later date. Dried foods are ideal for snacks or quick foods on the go. Like other food preservation methods, there are important food safety concerns to address to prevent foodborne illness when drying foods. This curriculum was developed to help Marylanders learn about scientific evidence-based methods for successfully drying foods safely at home. Authors: Jackey, Beverly; Patel, Dhruti; McCoy, Lisa; Basinger, Karen; Henley, Shauna; Title: Grow It Eat It Dry It for Adults (GIEIDI) Instructor Guide (EC-12)