Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600520
10/13/97

### PASTEURIZING DRIED FOOD

     There  is  always  a  possibility that  insect  larvae  or

    harmful
    spoilage organisms may be present on the surface  of

    dried
     fruits  and  vegetables.    It  is  wise  to  prevent

    potential
     problems by pasteurizing the food,  using one  of

    the
    following methods.

     Freezer

     Package  the  dried  product  in plastic  freezer bags and

    store
     in  the  freezer  a  minimum of 48 hours.  Remove and

    package
    for permanent storage.

     Oven

     Layer dried  food  loosely  in roasting pans and heat in a

    175
    degree Fahrenheit oven for 15 minutes or at 160  degrees

    Fahrenheit
     for 30 minutes.  Remove  and  cool the  product.

    Package
     for permanent storage.

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