Make a solar dehydrator
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Solar Dehydrators use the Sun’s energy to heat up air, which causes a chimney effect. As hot air is sucked through the dehydrator, it pulls away moisture in the food, thus drying it for storage. You can dry all types of foods, but fruits and vegetables dry best.

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Solar Dehydrators use the Sun’s energy to heat up air, which causes a chimney effect. As hot air is sucked through the dehydrator, it pulls away moisture in the food, thus drying it for storage. You can dry all types of foods, but fruits and vegetables dry best.

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