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It's simple and satisfying to dehydrate your own food, whether you're looking to conserve your food, switch up your snack game, or plan for a potential backpacking trip. It can also be cheaper and lighter compared to prepackaged food, which is critical for backpackers trying to save space and reduce weight.

Canning and freezing are the most common food storage methods, but dehydration of fruits, vegetables, and herbs is an easy and nutritious way to preserve the harvest of your garden.

The process of preserving food is dehydration by removing 90 percent or more of its moisture content. Without its humidity, the food cannot withstand the growth of mold or bacteria. Some of the main benefits of dehydration include:

Dried food takes up less space than jars and containers for freezers.
Dry food is lightweight and perfect for snacks.
Dehydration eliminates the natural moisture in the milk. Less humidity reduces the likelihood that food will spoil in storage.
Low-temperature desiccation of food preserves essential vitamins and nutrients.
An excellent way to preserve food without salt or other preservatives is dehydration.
Rehydration is comparatively easy and quick.

Dehydration requires movement in heat and air. The task can be done by the sun, an oven, or a dehydrator. A food dehydrator is advantageous because it allows better control of temperature and ensures a constant flow of air.

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