{"id":15452,"date":"2016-09-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/2016\/09\/01\/essiccatore-tutto-fare-essiccare-intiepidire-fermentare\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:40:11","slug":"tumble-dryer-drying-fermenting-fermenting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/news\/essiccatore-tutto-fare-essiccare-intiepidire-fermentare\/","title":{"rendered":"All-in-one dehydrator: dehydrate, warm, ferment\u2026 and much more"},"content":{"rendered":"

But What is a tumble dryer actually used for?<\/strong>? Some of you are no doubt wondering this. The most obvious answer is: for drying food<\/strong>. And it\u2019s true. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, citrus fruits, crackers, vegetable crisps and raw food preparations all find a valuable ally in the dehydrator.<\/p>\n

But it would be a shame to stop there, because the dehydrator is one of those appliances which, once you\u2019ve got it in your kitchen, prove to be far more versatile than you might think<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Its main feature is its ability to operate at low temperatures<\/strong>, whilst maintaining a constant, gentle heat<\/strong>. This not only allows moisture to be gradually removed from food, but also creates a warm, controlled environment, which is useful for many small everyday tasks.<\/p>\n

For example, it can be used for dry the whole salt before grinding it<\/strong>. Some natural salts, in fact, tend to retain moisture and can be difficult to process using a salt grinder. A brief spell in the dehydrator makes them drier, crumbly and ready for use.<\/p>\n

The dryer can also be useful for How to make yoghurt without a yoghurt maker<\/strong>. Yes, you read that right: by maintaining a stable, moderate temperature, you can encourage the milk to ferment with the cultures, creating the ideal conditions for making creamy, authentic homemade yoghurt. For this recipe, however, we recommend you take a look at our blog: there you\u2019ll find all the details, timings and correct temperatures.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just about fermentation: the dryer can also help when needed to bring some cold ingredients to room temperature<\/strong>. Think of butter straight out of the fridge, to be used at room temperature for making cakes, biscuits or creams. Instead of waiting a long time or risking melting it too much in the microwave, you can pop it in the dehydrator for a few minutes to achieve a soft consistency that\u2019s easier to work with.<\/p>\n

The same applies to certain dishes that are served lukewarm. Grilled vegetables, cr\u00eapes, piadinas, focaccia or small side dishes<\/strong> They can be kept warm for a short while, until they are ready to be served. This is a practical solution when cooking in advance or when you need to coordinate several dishes.<\/p>\n

There is, however, one small point to bear in mind: The dehydrator is not a food warmer designed for long waiting times<\/strong>. This technique works well for a few minutes \u2013 let\u2019s say up to about half an hour. After that, there is a risk that the food will start to dry out too much, losing its tenderness and pleasant texture.<\/p>\n

That is why the dryer can be considered a genuine kitchen all-rounder<\/strong>: it dries food, cools it down, aids certain fermentation processes and simplifies lots of little steps. You only need to get to know it a bit better to realise that it\u2019s not just for making dried apples or vegetable crisps, but can become an everyday ally for anyone who loves to cook in a natural, practical and creative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After all, that\u2019s precisely what\u2019s so great about the dehydrator: it works slowly and gently, taking care of the food<\/strong> and offering far more possibilities than one might expect.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ma a cosa serve davvero un essiccatore? Alcuni di voi se lo staranno sicuramente chiedendo. 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