Silica packets serve as desiccants, which preserve foods by keeping away surrounding moisture. A UC Davis Grad Slam champ thinks the process could be scaled up to save energy and prevent food waste in ...

Food dehydration is a centuries-old technique used to preserve food by removing moisture. This process not only extends the ...

As the popularity of at-home freeze drying continues to grow, so do questions about its safety. Once primarily a commercial food preservation technique, freeze drying has made its way into homes, with ...

It is a shame when food from the garden spoils and ends up in the compost pile. Most food from a garden and fruit trees can be preserved for future consumption. Preserving food also is an effective ...

Knowing how to preserve food without a fridge can save you money and reduce waste. Keeping food fresh without a freezer may sound impossible, but people have been doing it for centuries. Before ...