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UNDER THE STIMULUS of war needs, the produc- 

 tion of dehydrated foods is becoming an important 

 industry in the United States. Because they save ship- 

 ping space and reduce weight, require less metal for 

 containers, are economical, and keep well, these foods 

 have a vital part in the war. Millions of pounds — 

 practically all that can be produced — are now being 

 sent abroad to our armed forces and our allies. 



Farmers grow the foods that are dehydrated. This 

 bulletin has been prepared to give them, and others 

 interested in the process, an understanding of what is 

 involved in the dehydration of vegetables and fruits 

 and to answer such questions as: What kinds and 

 varieties are best suited to dehydration? How are 

 the products handled and dried in the dehydration I 

 plant? What are the requirements for packaging and 

 storage? What are the proper ways of preparing them 

 for the table? 



Changes and improvements in methods are con- V 

 stantly being made as research continues and as the , 

 industry expands, and still better products will un- 

 doubtedly be produced as time goes on. 



Issued September 1943 



Washington, D. C 

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