Dehydrating food is considered one of our oldest—if not oldest—method for preserving food. For as long as our species has been gathering, foraging, and throwing spears at wild beasts, we have been ...

Years ago, I witnessed an older Greek woman tending raisins drying on her sunny rooftop on the island of Crete. It seemed a timeless moment as I watched her wooden pitchfork gently turn the deep ...

Staying hydrated supports key functions, such as temperature regulation and digestion. Besides salty foods, other foods can also dehydrate you, such as spicy foods and sugary treats. Instead of ...

Ever pull a jar of dried apples from the pantry and find one sticky clump stuck to the side? That’s the kind of surprise that ...

Start dehydrating your snacks for a change and discover these Food Dehydrator Recipes that you can easily make at home. Using a dehydrator is great for making homemade chips, jerky for backpacking, ...

Dehydration happens when you don't replenish the fluids that your body loses throughout the day. Excess sodium, protein, and added sugars can make several types of food more dehydrating. You don't ...

Dehydration transforms logistics economics. By reducing weight and volume by up to 90 percent, dehydrated vegetables dramatically lower transport costs and make long-distance exports viable. Shelf ...