The drying of perishable foods in order to preserve them during seasons of abundance, for making them available during off seasons and seasons of shortage is the most economic and safe method for preservation, The process reduce the water content and water activity of the products and hence remains stable packed in suitable types of packing and shipping containers. The application of dehydrated products are in convenience as fast foods, soups, noodles, instant curry mixes, pickles, chutneys, instant foods and to use as salad after reconstitution
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