Dehydrating?

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know -- does dehydrating a fruit or veggie with an

electric dehydrator substantially harm the nutrient value of that

food? I'm thinking of buying a dehydrator, so is there something

special I should be looking for?

 

Melinda

[Guest guest]

Hi Melinda,

I usually lurk but since I have a dehydrator I thought I could help you

out. We have the Excalibur that holds nine trays. The main thing ours has

that cheaper models don't is a timer and temperature control. Also a nice

book on dehydrating came with it. I dehydrate tomatoes to add to soups

and such. Much cheaper than the oil soaked gourmet ones in the

supermarket. I've also dehydrated our seedless grapes for our own raisins

- yummy ) As for loss of nutrients I can't answer that one.

Hope this helps.

Diane

At 09:15 PM 11/14/2002 +0000, you wrote:

Does anyone know -- does

dehydrating a fruit or veggie with an

electric dehydrator substantially harm the nutrient value of that

food? I'm thinking of buying a dehydrator, so is there something

 

special I should be looking for?

Melinda

[Guest guest]

Dear Melinda,

 

You do NOT want a dehydrator that goes above 102*F as to do so WILL kill off any enzymes.

 

The best one that I know of is - The Living Foods Dehydrator

 

Call 425-222-5587 and order their catalogue.

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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Melinda

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Thursday, November 14, 2002 2:15 PM

[herbal remedies] Dehydrating?

Does anyone know -- does dehydrating a fruit or veggie with an electric dehydrator substantially harm the nutrient value of that food? I'm thinking of buying a dehydrator, so is there something special I should be looking for?Melinda