What You Need to Know
Dehydration occurs through the process of evaporation, where water molecules are converted from a liquid to a gas state, and can also occur through desiccation, where water is removed from the vegetable through the action of air or a desiccant.
Steps
- 1.
Dashi powder (Japan): Creates instant umami base for soups
- 2.
Chuno (potato flour) (Peru): Traditional Inca preservation method
- 3.
Poudre de légumes (France): Used in classical French cuisine for instant sauces
The Science
Primary Reaction
evaporation