How long does it take to dehydrate food?
Drying times can vary from several hours up to twenty four hours. The drying times required to properly dehydrate various food depends on several factors including: • The Type of Food and the Amount of Food – The type and amount of food being dehydrated will obviously influence how long it takes to dry. • The Foods’ Water Content – Water content is the percentage of a food’s weight that is comprised of water. The water content of fruits and vegetables are typically 80% to 95%. The higher the water content of the food being dehydrated, the longer the drying time. • The Thickness or Thinness of the Food Slices – The thinner the slice of the food being dried, the quicker the drying time. • The Dehydrating Temperature – The lower the temperature that food is dehydrated at, the longer the drying time. Typical temperatures for dehydrating fruits, vegetables and nuts, are between 115-120 degrees Fahrenheit (46 to 49 degrees Celsius). This range of temperatures achieves the best dehydrated foo
