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Various dried foods in a dried foods store An electric food dehydrator with mango and papaya slices being dried. This is a list of dried foods.Food drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water from the food, which inhibits the growth of bacteria and has been practiced worldwide since ancient times to preserve food.
Instant foods are convenience foods which require minimal preparation, typically just adding water or milk. [1] Some authors define "instant" food as requiring less than five minutes of preparation and "ultra-instant food" as requiring less than one minute. [2] Instant foods are often dehydrated, freeze-dried, or condensed. [3] [4]
Dried fish most commonly cod or haddock, known as Harðfiskur, is a delicacy in Iceland, while dried reindeer meat is a traditional Sámi food. Dried meats include prosciutto , bresaola, biltong and beef jerky. Dried fruits have been consumed historically due to their high sugar content and sweet taste, and a longer shelf-life from drying. [4]
The first step in blanching green beans Broccoli being shocked in cold water to complete the blanching. Blanching is a cooking process in which a food, usually a vegetable or fruit, is scalded in boiling water, removed after a brief timed interval, and finally plunged into iced water or placed under cold running water (known as shocking or refreshing) to halt the cooking process.
Canning involves cooking food, sealing it in sterilized cans or jars, and boiling the containers to kill or weaken any remaining bacteria as a form of sterilization. It was invented by the French confectioner Nicolas Appert. [4] By 1806, this process was used by the French Navy to preserve meat, fruit, vegetables, and even milk.
Metal racks in this food dehydrator. Most modern food dehydrators are low-power convection ovens that use heated air flow to reduce the water content of foods. The water content of food is usually very high, typically 80–95% for various fruits and vegetables and 50–75% for various meats.
Pure dried whole eggs from the U.S., 1940s. A powdered egg is a fully dehydrated egg. Most powdered eggs are made using spray drying in the same way that powdered milk is made. First the eggs are cracked and separated from the shell. The egg yolk and white are then beaten together before being atomized into fine droplets using a spray nozzle.