December 21 Is Kiwi Fruit Day - Dry Kiwis In A Food Dehydrator

How to dry kiwis in a food dehydrator:

• Peel the kiwis and cut them crosswise into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
• To prevent the kiwis from browning, during the drying process, dip the sliced kiwis in lemon or lime juice or ascorbic acid.
• Place the kiwis on the food dehydrator's drying racks and dry for 8 to 10 hours at 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
• When done, the slices should feel dry and leathery.

Kiwi is a great nutritional fruit. Kiwi is low in calories, high in energy and an excellent source of antioxidants. A kiwi can deliver:

• Vitamin C, Each serving of kiwi has nearly two and a half times the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.
• Practically no fat, kiwi has only .4 grams of fat per fruit serving.
• Fiber, two kiwi contain more fiber than a bowl of bran cereal.
• Potassium, a serving of kiwi has more potassium than a banana.
• Antioxidants, kiwi is an excellent source of antioxidants.