It probably has been asked, but what do you say to dry fruits?

[irinam]

Unsulphured? Unsweetened? From Trader Joe's that is :D

Do they "qualify"?

[DavidZaneMason]

There are no raw food police - and no one interpretation of a healthy, raw food diet. I don't find dried items as healthy or vital as fresh - so I avoid them. If YOU are concerned, you can always air-dry your own stuff. Just get a few of those cheap paper air filters....drop your food on them....bungee the whole works to a cheap box fan...and air dry for 24-72 hours. No heat...no mess! Have fun!

-David Z. Mason

[iamacranberry]

To be fair, most dried fruit is not actually raw unless it specifically says so or says that it was sundried at low temps, etc. If unsure you can call the company.

[EZ rider]

I wonder how hot the commercial dehydrators dry their foods at like the ones in the packages at Safeway and Walgreens etc. ?

[subbacultcha]

I think commercial dried fruits are generally dried at about 145*F, since that is the temp my dehydrator says for drying fruits. So not 'technically' raw but not something I worry too much about. I buy unsulphured dried fruits if I need them for something, but often dry my own. I also like making my own fruit leathers.

[Revvell]

... what do you say to dry fruits?

I really don't speak to them much. :p

[irinam]

Thanks everybody!


I really don't speak to them much. :p

Not even a phone call now and then? :D

[Revvell]

Thanks everybody!



Not even a phone call now and then? :D

Well, just if I'm being "stalked". :D

[Anastazia]

...it all depends on what THEY say to ME!!!:eek:
If they're sweet to me, I'll likely use some dry humor.:rolleyes:
~Anastazia~

[iamacranberry]

I wonder how hot the commercial dehydrators dry their foods at like the ones in the packages at Safeway and Walgreens etc. ?

Ovens. Hot as 300F many times. The idea is to dry things cheaply and quickly, not to preserve nutrients.

[blaqberry]

Well, just if I'm being "stalked". :D

LOL.... :D