S-P ENTRY (10-27-13)

Food Dehydrator:  Handy appliance that dries food such as fruit, vegetables and meat items to prepare them for long term storage.  uses a heat source and air flow to reduce the water content of foods. The water content of food is usually very high, typically 80% to 95% for various fruits and vegetables and 50% to 75% for various meats.  There are various manufacturers and models with prices ranging generally from around 35$ to 300$.