Are dehydrated foods OK to eat?
Dehydrated food is not a whole food; it has had its water taken out. As such, it could never be as good as the whole, fresh food, even if the water is replaced. Some of the nutrients inevitably get damaged in the process of dehydration and rehydration. This becomes a personal decision, but dried foods should always be considered at least a second choice behind fresh, whole, organic, ripe fruits and vegetables. Current research shows that B12 changes to an analog and unusable form where it is found in dehydrated foods.
