Owner Manual

Storing Dried Foods

Once food is dried it is important to store it properly for best results. By following

these storage techniques, your food will stay fresh and ready-to-use for the longest

time possible.

Containers

Any container which is clean, airtight, and moisture-proof is suitable for storage.

Heavy, zippered plastic bags or heat sealing cooking bags are excellent as well. Fill

each bag as much as possible and squeeze out any excess air. Filled bags may be

placed in metal cans with lids (coffee cans are good) to keep out insects. Glass jars

with tight-fitting lids can be used with or without plastic bags. Quality plastic

containers with tight-fitting lids are good but they must be airtight. Do not use paper

or cloth bags, lightweight plastic bags, bread wrappers, or any container without a

tight-fitting lid.

General Food Storage Tips

 Wait until food is cooled off completely before storing.

 Heat and light will cause food to deteriorate. Keep food in a dry, cool, and dark

place.

 Remove all the air you possibly can from the storage container and close tightly.

 Ideal storage temperature is 60℉ or lower.

 Never store food directly in a metal container.

 Avoid containers that breathe or have a weak seal.

 Check the contents of your dehydrated food for moisture during the weeks

following dehydration. If there is moisture inside, you should dehydrate the

contents for a longer time.

 For best quality, dried fruits and vegetables should not be kept for more than 1

year.

 Dehydrate your produce in the summer when it is at optimum freshness and