Herb
HERB
PART OF PLANT TO DEHYDRATE
AVERAGE DRYING
time/hrs
Basil
Leaves
2-3
Chili Peppers
Pods
8-10
Chives
Leaves (Chop)
2-3
Cilantro
Leaves
6-8
Cumin
Seeds
6-8
Dill
Leaves
8-10
Fennel
Leaves and seeds
10-12
Garlic
Cloves
(Break bulbs into cloves. Remove outer peel of each clove)
35
Ginger
Root and leaves
13
Mint
Leaves
13
Oregano
Leaves
13
Parsley
Leaves and stems
13
Rosemary
Leaves
13
Sage
Leaves and stems
13
Tarragon
Leaves
13
Thyme
Leaves
13
Pineapple
Remove crown, skin & eyes. Cut in half. Cut in
slices, leaving core in or remove, dice or chop
and use Net
8-10
Pliable, still slightly
sticky. No visible
signs of moisture
Plums
Do not peel. Cut in half. Pit. Turn inside out or cut
in slices
10-12
Leathery, pliable
Rhubarb
Trim. Wash. Slice diagonally into 3/4” pieces.
Steam 3-4 min. Use Net.
8-10
Brittle
Strawberries
Wash. Cut in half. Place cut side up
8-10
Hard, brittle
NOTE
Dry herbs at 35~41°C (95~105°F).
Use average times only as general
guideline.
FRUIT
PREPARATION
AVERAGE
DRYING
time/hrs
TEST FOR DRYNESS
Apples
Peel if desired. Core. Cut slices, rings or chop
into pieces
5-7
Leathery,
no moisture when cut
Apricots
Do not peel. Halve and pit. Turn inside out or cut
slices
10-12
Leathery, pliable
Bananas
Peel. Cut into slices 1/8” – 1/4”
8-10
Leathery, slightly
sticky in the center,
brittle
Firm Skin
Berries
(Blueberries, cranberries, etc) Sort. Poke skin or
place in boiling water for 1-2 min. Blot dry
13-15
Hard
Berries
Leave whole
13-15
Hard
Cantaloupe
Cut in half. Remove seeds and peel. Cut slices.
Blot dry on paper towel
15-17
Leathery, suede-like
Cherries
Wash, pit and remove stems. Poke skin or place
in boiling water for 1-2 min. Blot dry.
22-24
Citrus Fruit
Peel, if desired. Cut into slices
8-10
Hard
Coconut
Remove outer skin. Slice
13-14
Cranberries
Wash. Remove stems. Place in boiling water for
1-2 min. Blot dry
17-19
Grapes
Cut in half. Remove seeds. Place cut side up.
Seedless green are better than red or black. Poke
skin or place in boiling water 1-2 min. Blot dry
22-24
Raisin-like texture
Kiwi
Peel. Cut into slices. Slice 1/4” – 3/8” thick.
14-16
Mangos
Remove skin and slice
14-16
Melons
Remove skin and seeds. Use deepest tray for
water melon. Cut in slices as thick as expander
tray size will allow
13-15
Peaches
Peel, if desired. For easy peeling, dip in boiling
water until skin cracks. Cut in half. Pit. Cut in
slices
10-12
Leathery, may be
slightly sticky in
center
Pears
Wash. Peel if desired. Core. Cut in slices or rings 10-12
Leathery,
no moisture when cut
Fruit
NOTE
Dry fruit at 55~60°C(130~140°F).
Use average times only as general
guideline.
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