Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables Nutritional Value

Store fruits and vegetables longer through dehydration

Campers, avid hikers and others consistently look for easy-to-carry and easy-to-store alternatives to fresh fruits and vegetables. Those concerned about retaining as much nutritional value as possible should consider purchasing dehydrated fruits and vegetables. They are also perfect for families who like to purchase products in bulk.

Dehydration Process

Dehydrating fruits and vegetables removes much of the water from the foods through a slow drying process.

Nutritional Value

This process causes foods to retain much of its original nutritional value, especially when compared to other preservation methods like canning and freezing.

Vitamins and Minerals

Dehydration involves slowly drawing out water, without heating foods to high temperatures. This allows more vitamin and mineral content to remain intact.

Percentage

Fruits and vegetables that have been dehydrated typically lose only 3 percent to 5 percent of their nutritional value. Canning and freezing causes foods to lose more than 40 percent of their nutritional value.

Benefits of Dehydration

Dehydrating fruits and vegetables provides people with a healthy snack. It also reduces food's volume and preserves foods for long periods of time. This means dehydration allows fruits and vegetables to be stored and taken along on camping and hiking trips.

References

• Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables
• Nutrient Loss Sample Comparison
• Living Raw Food Dehydration