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Washing mushrooms before drying them: the definitive guide to safe cleaning

Should wild mushrooms be washed before drying? Yes. Mushrooms picked in the woods should be washed thoroughly under running drinking water […]

How to make the most of Biosec’s Dryset Pro electronic system

Everything you need to know about electronic drying control
Drying does not simply mean “removing water” to make food last longer; it means concentrating flavours, preserving vitamins and nutrients intact, and transforming a fresh product into a source of flavour available all year round. But to do this to perfection, passion alone is not enough: precision is required.

What is the best saffron dryer?

What is the best dryer for saffron? Practical guidelines for preserving the colour, aroma and quality of the stigmas whilst drying them with care.

How to dry saffron: the best method

How to dry saffron using controlled airflow: times, temperature and practical tips to preserve the colour, aroma and quality of the freshly harvested crop.

How to dry a pumpkin

How to dry pumpkins: cutting, temperatures, times and storage to preserve colours and flavours, reduce waste and make the most of every harvest.

Freezing dried foods and food moths: myths, real risks and the correct procedure

For those looking for an immediate answer they can put into practice straight away, the key point is simple: freezing dehydrated products is not a mandatory procedure, but an additional safety measure. A properly carried out dehydration process eliminates all forms of life inside the appliance.

Sun-dried tomatoes in oil

If you love sun-dried tomatoes in oil but are wary of the risks associated with home-made preserves, or are simply fed up with using litres of oil to fill the jars, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re turning the traditional pantry rules on their head and introducing you to the ‘express’ method.

The basic concept is as simple as it is revolutionary: the tomatoes are stored completely dry, in airtight jars, and seasoned only when needed. In just a few minutes, without any complicated sterilisation processes and eliminating the risks typically associated with long-life oil-preserved tomatoes, you can serve up an exceptional starter that is light, economical and retains its full flavour.

How to dry pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are a valuable resource that all too often end up in the organic waste bin. If you want to keep them to plant in your vegetable patch the following spring, or turn them into a savoury, healthy and incredibly crunchy snack, drying them is the best way to go.

How to dry mushrooms without losing their flavour

Find out how to dry mushrooms: temperature, timing and checks to preserve the flavour, texture and quality of your harvest, whilst carefully avoiding waste.

How to store dried mushrooms properly

How to store dried mushrooms properly: methods, containers and checks to preserve the aroma, colour and quality of your harvest all year round.

Drying figs: in the sun, in the oven or in a dehydrator?

Find out how to dry figs at home the right way: choosing, cutting, temperature, drying times and storage to preserve their colour, aroma and natural flavour.

How to dry figs using a food dehydrator at home

Find out how to dry figs using a dehydrator: choosing the fruit, cutting, temperature, drying times and the final test to preserve their natural flavour and aroma.

Dryers or dehydrators: which is the correct term?

Many people search online for “essicatori”, but the correct form is “essiccatori”, with two Cs. The term derives from the verb ‘essiccare’, […]

Meat dryers: how to choose the right one

Meat dryers: how to choose one, which features really matter, and what to look out for to ensure safe and even drying.

Vegetable dehydrator: how to choose the right one

Vegetable dehydrator: how to choose one, what to look for, and why horizontal airflow makes all the difference to quality and yield.

Fruit dehydrators: how to choose the right one

Fruit dehydrator: a practical guide to choosing the right model, understanding how it works and making high-quality dried fruit at home.

Pasta dryers: how to choose the right one

Pasta dryers: how to choose the right model, which features really matter, and how to achieve evenly dried pasta.

How to dry crisp apples properly

Find out how to dry crisp apples using the right cutting technique, the correct temperature and the right timing to produce dry, fragrant and firm slices.

What temperature should I use to dry apples?

What temperature should you use to dry apples? Find out the right temperature range, how long it takes, what mistakes to avoid, and how to preserve their flavour, aroma and colour.

Professional tumble dryers: how to choose them

Professional dehydrators: how to choose the right one for your laboratory, farm or hospitality business, taking into account airflow, capacity and quality.

How to dry fresh pasta without any problems

How to dry fresh pasta properly: timing, temperature, mistakes to avoid and practical tips for preserving its shape, aroma and quality.

How to use a food dehydrator properly

Find out how to use a food dehydrator properly: timings, cutting methods, temperatures and practical tips for successfully dehydrating all kinds of food.

How to dry thin courgettes properly

How to dry thin courgettes without losing their colour, aroma and texture: cutting, timing, temperature and mistakes to avoid.

A Guide to Drying Fruit

A guide to drying fruit: times, cuts, temperatures and practical tips for preserving flavour, colour and aroma without waste.

9 examples of profitable dried products

9 examples of profitable dried products for home and business: concrete ideas, margins, seasonality and criteria for choosing what to dry well.

Dryer for small producers: how to choose it

How to choose a dryer for small producers: capacity, airflow, consumption, quality of result and continuity of work.

How long does dried food really last?

How long does dried food last? It depends on the food, residual moisture and storage. Actual times, mistakes to avoid and useful practical tips.

Professional Dryer Buying Guide

Professional dryer buyer's guide: technical criteria, capacity, consumption and drying quality to choose wisely.

Drying by profession: what is really needed

Drying by profession requires method, suitable equipment and production vision. How to transform quality, seasonality and margin.

Reducing waste with the dryer: how to do it right

Reducing waste with a drier helps preserve the seasonality, flavour and quality of food, turning surpluses into useful resources.

Review for professional stainless steel dryer

Professional stainless steel dryer review: what to really evaluate between materials, airflow, consumption, capacity and drying quality.

How to earn money with dried products

How to make money with dried products: ideas, margins, supply chains and practical tips to turn seasonality and quality into real value.

Advantages of low-temperature drying

Discover the benefits of low-temperature drying: taste, colour, aroma and less waste for home and professional use.

Drying for direct sales: how to do it right

Drying for direct sales means enhancing crops, reducing waste and offering stable, natural products of consistent quality.

Natural vs. oven drying: what changes

Natural vs. oven drying: real differences on timing, quality, fragrance and storage. Practical guide to choosing the right method.

Healthy dried snacks guide

Healthy dried snacks guide: how to choose ingredients, cutting, timing and storage for natural, good and waste-free snacks.