Dehydrating

Dehydrating, also called dessicating, is the process of removing much of the water from a food product in order to concentrate flavor and extend storage life.

Many foods have been preserved this way. Some examples include:

Dried fish, such as salt cod (known as bacalhau in much of the world)
Dried meats including prosciutto, beef jerky, bresaola, and biltong
Dried fruits, including prunes, raisins, figs and dates.
Numerous vegetables and fungi including garlic, onion, and many mushrooms.

See also:

Freeze drying

Categories: Garde manger Technique

Has applications: Papa seca^es

Also known as:

English: DehydratedDehydrateDessicatingDessicatedDessicateDehydration

Wikidata ID: Q5514687

Wikipedia title: Food drying

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Wikipedia article: Food drying

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