Using a dehydrator helps provide transparency into your restaurant's food because you can see how it's processed. Read on to learn about the health benefits of adding dehydrated foods to your menu, the cost savings and sustainability of a dehydrator, and the ease of operation.
Health Benefits: Drying foods helps preserve the natural nutrients in them. Since a dehydrator simply removes the water from the food, it leaves behind healthier vitamins and enzymes. Additionally, commercially available dried or canned foods often contain salt or sulfur-containing preservatives that can cause health issues for some consumers. Some also contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which many people are sensitive to, while others have added sugars, which are not only unnecessary but also unhealthy. When using a dehydrator to make your own dried fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, or other foods, you can choose which additives to include (or exclude) in your recipes.
Cost Savings: By drying and preserving excess food to use in recipes or to sell as healthy snacks, you can make use of produce that might otherwise go to waste. Dried foods have a longer shelf life than fresh foods, so you can buy in bulk without having to worry about throwing away excess food. Additionally, some dried foods or ingredients are more expensive if they're pre-made. If you're on a tight budget, choosing to buy fresh foods and drying them yourself can help you save money in the long run.
Easy to use: Since the drying process is so slow, it takes some trial and error to find a recipe you like, but it's hard to ruin a batch of food beyond repair. Many manufacturers offer in-depth resources to help you properly prepare, dry, store, and utilize different types of foods, making it easy for you to get started.
