QUESTIONS
Under what conditions do you think it would be advisable to dry foods rather than can them?
Name the advantages of dried over canned foods and the advantages of canned over dried.
From what you have learned regarding the cooking of dried fruits and dried peas and beans, how would you cook home-dried vegetables?
Give a reason for each step of the process.
Why is it necessary to stir foods occasionally while drying?
Why is oven drying of foods much more satisfactory when the oven is provided with a thermometer?
Explain why it is necessary to condition dried foods before storing.