Years ago, I witnessed an older Greek woman tending raisins drying on her sunny rooftop on the island of Crete. It seemed a timeless moment as I watched her wooden pitchfork gently turn the deep ...

Dehydrating apples is a relatively simple way to stock up on a lot of healthy, cheap snacks. They keep well and are nice for days when you want to reach for something sweet. Using a dedicated ...

Dried fruit is a tasty snack or sweet addition to recipes, but the water removal process often requires heat and energy. In a step toward more sustainable food preservation, researchers reporting in ...

Illinois researchers studied optical sensing techniques for smart food drying, testing the systems on apple slices. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...