Dried Herbs (dehydrator) Temperature — 95°F / 35°C for 2-4 hours

Overview

Dried Herbs (dehydrator): dehydrate at 95°F (35°C) for 2-4 hours. Lowest temp setting to preserve essential oils and flavor. Herbs are done when they crumble easily. Store in airtight jars.

Key Details

• Dehydrator Temperature: 95°F / 35°C
• Dehydrating Time: 2-4 hours
• Lowest temp setting to preserve essential oils and flavor. Herbs are done when they crumble easily. Store in airtight jars.
• Time varies based on humidity, thickness, and dehydrator model
• Store dehydrated foods in airtight containers in cool, dark place

Why This Matters

• Food dehydrating preserves food without chemicals or refrigeration
• Correct temperature ensures food safety while preserving nutrients
• Too high = cooked outside, moist inside (unsafe). Too low = too slow.

How To

1. 1Set dehydrator to 95°F (35°C)
2. 2Prepare food in uniform-thickness slices
3. 3Arrange in single layer on dehydrator trays without overlapping
4. 4Dehydrate for 2-4 hours, checking periodically
5. 5Lowest temp setting to preserve essential oils and flavor. Herbs are done when they crumble easily. Store in airtight jars.

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