How to dehydrate foods

Dehydrating does not improve the quality of fruits or vegetables. Therefore, when selecting produce to dry, be sure it is of high quality and at the desired stage of ripeness. Before drying produce, sort it; use that of inferior quality in a manner other than preserving. Carefully follow directions for preparing and treating produce to maintain quality. For more information on drying foods, see MU Extension publication GH1562, Introducing Food Dehydration.Susan Mills-Gray, State Nutrition Specialist.New 3/85; Revised 6/1