Drying or dehydrating is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. Drying removes moisture from the food and slows enzyme activity. Dried foods take up less storage space and do not require refrigeration.
SDSU Extension provides established and trusted research-based food preservation information.
Curriculum developed to facilitate the education of a cultural tradition for youth in Native American and non-Native American communities.
Fact sheet on ways to use dried corn
Fact sheet on drying chokecherries
Fact sheet on drying plums
Fact sheet on solar drying fruits and vegetables
Fact sheet on sun-drying corn
This course provides research-based information on food preservation.
Fact sheet about drying foods
Pick it! Try it! Like it! Preserve it! materials are filled with tips for selecting, preparing, and preserving a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.