FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Foods can be dried in the sun, in an oven or in a food dehydrator by using the right combination of warm temperatures, low humidity and air current. In drying, warm temperatures cause the moisture to evaporate. Low humidity allows moisture to move quickly from the food to the air.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three methods commonly used for home drying. Sun drying, oven drying, and cabinet-type dryers with controlled heat and air circulation (referred to in this bulletin as dehydrators).

Detailed explanation-3: -There is a lot of different drying methods. The most common are sun drying, hot air drying, contact drying, infrared drying, freeze-drying, fluidized bed drying, and dielectric drying.