is it food safe when dry?
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As far as I know it has not been FDA approved for direct or indirect food contact, so I wouldn't recommend it. The glue itself is water resistant when dry, but is not designed for immersion, which adds even an additional layer of impracticality. Glues that are FDA compliant for indirect or direct food contact will typically explicitly state that they are in their informational materials, since this is a big deal, and would be a large selling point.
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Starches like rice or pasta should be fine. I wouldn't bother cooking it down, so long as the other material is adequately moist, you should be alright.Let me clarify the statement adequately moist: if the material is dripping wet, you have way too much moisture, which will deprive microbes of airflow. A little dry rice or pasta may help absorb excess moisture, so if you are adding it moderately, it surely couldn't hurt.As for eggs, shells are fine, but not the actual eggs. I would avoid eggs, along with other dairy and meat, as they may attract pests higher up on the food chain.
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Hi Rishriam, I am not sure to tell you the truth. I know people smoke fish but due to the length of time the fish would be drying and not refrigerated, I would not want to guess on the safety of dehydrating fish. A search on the internet may answer your question. Wished I could have helped.
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H I would say if you know the supplier and if the product is certified then I would say its safe to eat them dry, If the above is not known then I would not purchase a dry product if I had to wash it.
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It should be ok-but ovens are different-a dehydrator could take some things days to dry-ie; prunes, apples about l day. The sheets are Ok-you I know can go up to 135 degrees with those sheets.
944764
Yes. Liquid does not hold well at all. It leaks out from around lid. But I haven't has a problem with dry products.
2168656
Thank you for asking. I have been keeping it in the pantry and it seems to be just fine. I also put some in a jar with a tight lid so I could see if there would be any difference. I live in a very dry area so there is no problem with moisture. I'm not sure what to do if there is high humidity.
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Yes, definitely, although we never use the heated dry option. Doubt that would make a difference, though. Very nice, sturdy cutting board.
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It does not have a moisture sensor. You must decide how dry to make your food.
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I use dry and have had no problems with cheddar, chipotle, and various other pepper cheeses.
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Yes, it's dry but not really brittle. I would try to keep it in a box just to make sure it doesn't get broken. Once you take it out just soak it in water and you'll be all set.
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Absolutely. It's rated as food safe. After having used it for two years, I'm fairly confident that it's safe for my garden.
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If you don't dry it properly, it will rust - just like a cast iron frying pan. I saw the reviews about rust and made sure to wipe it down (to get rid of any excess water) after washing it and then letting it air dry fully before storing it. I would imagine that people in high humidity areas would have more trouble, too.
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Yes, it is safe, just make sure it is not around food and people do not have contact with it.
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I would not use it for wet food. You could, functionally, but I wouldn't risk the health of my cat.
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In small print on the container the instructions are to store in a cool, dry place, best if refrigerated. Hope this helps. I really recommend this product. It has helped me immensely. LS
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I belong to a CSA and a produce buying co-op, and sometimes we get things my family will not eat raw. I shred or blanch or slice and throw it in the excalibur. I love mine. I dry herbs on a low setting. I have also dried: onions (stinky while drying), chard, kale, shredded beets, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, shredded potatoes (cook first), celery, mushrooms, radishes (shred), sweet peppers, hot peppers, spinach, savoy cabbage, parsnips, lemon/lime/orange zest. I have not done garlic yet. I dry strawberries and bananas in bulk - 9 flats of strawberries and 120# of bananas in the last 2 months. I have 2 this size and a 4-tray, and they are used often. There is a great how-to site about "dehydrating to store" food. Do a search on that and you will find an amazing wealth of information.