Although dehydrating food is as old as the world, is has only recently invited itself anew in our kitchens, in the shape of an appliance as mysterious as it is unknown: the food dehydrator.

Also called food dryer, this small low temperature oven is a must-have to dehydrate fruit, vegetables, plants, meat and fish and to preserve all the riches of your foods.

Dehydrating foods allows you to store them more easily and for longer, and prepare snacks or unique sweets, starting with dried fruit and vegetables.

But the food dehydrator is a complex device, and mastering food dehydration does not happen overnight.Need a hand?This guide on food dehydration is for you!

What is food dehydration?
What are the assets of dehydrated foods?
How should you choose your food dryer?
How should you pick the ingredients to be dehydrated?
How to dehydrate fruit and vegetables?
What recipes can you make with your dehydrator?
What is the ideal temperature to dehydrate foods?
What is the ideal time to prepare my dried fruit?
How to best preserve dehydrated food?

If you are asking yourselves these questions, and many more, this guide on food dehydration is for you:

This guide will explain in detail why and how you should dehydrate fruit, vegetables, meat or fish.
It gives you all the tips on how to prepare your foods.
It tells you how to choose the best food dehydrator.
It tells you about the essential accessories to get started with food dehydration.
Finally, it gives you unique recipes, savoury and sweet, to be prepared with your dehydrator.And let us tell you than some of them are going to surprise you!

At the same time budget-friendly, environmentally-friendly and healthy, dehydrated food is a necessary step for anyone who swears by fruit and vegetables, or for all aspiring producers who have a hard time preserving their harvests.

This food preparation technique is also ideal for food lovers who dream about fruit leathers, Beef Jerky or dried fruit.

Should you have just bought your first food dryer, or should you still be hesitating, our guide will give you all the information needed to become the queen or king of dehydrated food!