DryHarvest
The Journal
Drying Time: Thickness Beats Temperature
Drying times in recipes are wildly variable, and the reason is that thickness matters far more than temperature — which is the opposite of most people's…
Water Activity, Explained Properly
Water activity is the number that actually determines whether dried food keeps. It is not the same as moisture content, and the difference is the whole…
Jerky Food Safety: Drying Is Not a Kill Step
Home dehydrating is mostly forgiving. Jerky is the exception, and the reason is a single fact that a lot of recipes skip: drying is not a pathogen kill step.