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Guidelines for Drying Fruits (Cont.)
VEGETABLE
Coconut
Figs
Grapes
Papaya
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Prunes
Strawberries
Approximate times are offered as guidelines only. Drying time may
vary, depending on quality and quantity of vegetable(s) being dried.
PREPARATION
AND PRETREATMENT
Drain milk, crack and remove
coconut. Pat dry and cut
into
1
⁄
" thick chunks.
4
Wash and remove stems.
Cut into halves or quarters
(dry skin side up).
Wash and remove stems.
Leave whole.
Wash and peel. Cut into large
or small chunks, as desired.
Wash, cut in halves and remove 35-42 hours
pit. Cut further into quarter,
if desired.
Wash, and peel if desired.
Cut in halves and remove core,
then cut into chunks or slices.
Can be pretreated with a little
lemon juice to prevent
browning.
Remove core and cut into
chunks, or slice into wedges.
Wash, cut in halves and remove 30-35 hours
pit. Cut further into quarters,
if desired.
Wash and leave whole, cut in
halves or slice.
APPROX. TIME
IN DEHYDRATOR*
24-30 hours
22-24 hours
23-25 hours
30-35 hours
28-32 hours
22-25 hours
12-15 hours
9.
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