Instruction Manual

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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 flavour 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, nutrition value and can even develop mould 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.