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1 As with canning and freezing, dehydrated foods are only as good as the fresh fruit or vegetables. 2  When selecting fruits and vegetables for dehydration, choose ones that are ripe, unbruised and at peak-eating quality. 3  Prepare foods to be dehydrated as you want them to be served.
Dehydrating Backpacking Food. Dehydrating food substantially reduces pack weight and preserves the food. Dehydrate vegetables, meat, beans, fruit, sauces and starches. Learn how to make bark, the secret sauce in several of the recipes. I make bark by blending flavorful ingredients with starchy foods like potatoes, corn, beans and pumpkin.