What You Need to Know
Sun-drying is a mechanical dehydration process that uses the sun's heat to evaporate moisture from food, typically within a temperature range of 60°C to 80°C. The process can take several hours to several days, depending on the thickness of the food and ambient temperature.
Steps
- 1.
Baklava (Middle East) (Ottoman Empire): Concentrates nut flavors in fillings
- 2.
Pemmican (North America) (Indigenous Plains tribes): Preserves meat without refrigeration
- 3.
Dried mango (Philippines) (Southeast Asia): Creates chewy texture and caramelized sweetness
The Science
Primary Reaction
evaporation