Solar Drying Fruit and Vegetables

Updated June 26, 2023
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Claudia Botzet

SDSU Extension Nutrition Field Specialist

Original Publication: 2006 - Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, Food Safety Extension Assistant

Instructions for how to build a solar dryer for drying fruits and vegetables for home use.

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