Food Dehydration History And Background - Ronco Electric Dehydrator Important Safeguards

FOOD DEHYDRATION
A HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
Your food Dehydrator brings a new dimension of ancient food preservation processes. It
lets you enjoy a simpler and more rapid drying process in the convenience of your own
home. Now you can have the satisfaction of preparing healthful and delicious treats in the
comfort and convenience of your own home and save money and have fun at the same
time.
Archeological discoveries indicate that early man sustained himself on natural dehydrated
foods and later used heat from the sun or their fires to preserve food harvested during
seasons of plenty. Dried foods were found in the pyramids and other burial tombs and
centuries later some of it was still in a state of preservation.
The Vikings carried dried foods on their sea voyages. Dried foods have been stored on
board ships throughout the world since ancient days. The pilgrims found the American
Indians drying food. Pioneers used dried beef jerky and other dried foods as staples on
their journeys across the country. More recently, Astronauts who landed on the moon
enjoyed desserts of dried fruit.
Today there is interest in nutrition. Because of the ease, convenience and the economy of
preparation and storage, food drying is universally popular. It is ideal for backpackers,
hikers, campers, boaters, cooks, gardeners, dieters, and health food enthusiasts. A great
way to make tasty snacks for kids.
Dehydration is one of the easiest and most efficient methods of food preservation. Food
is exposed to hat and air in order to remove moisture. Lacking moisture, bacteria and
microorganisms are inhibited. So dehydrated foods can be preserved for long periods
without refrigeration and they have far less weight and bulk.