What is Solar Food Dehydration?

What is Solar Food Dehydration?

Raisins are undoubtedly the most common examples of dehydrated food sold and consumed around the world. Other common popular dried fruits are figs, dates, prunes, apricots, bananas, papaya, mango and the crispy, savory banana chips. Even though these foods change appearance in their texture and in some cases color after dehydrating, they remain very flavorful and retain their nutritional value. The most significant change is in size and weight resulting from the removal of water from the food through the application of dry heat in the dehydration process.

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Survival Food

Survival Food

Survival Food is an essential factor in order to survive. Without it, we would all slowly die. This idea is neglected by most people because we are so used to having food whenever we want to, but what if we cannot get food? Situations or circumstances can happen where food is not going to be available. Being prepared and aware for something like this is very important, sadly most people are not. Not being prepared for a shortage of food could be a catastrophic event.

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