dehydrated foods

noun

UK /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪtɪd fuːdz/

US /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪtɪd fuːdz/

Dehydrated foods are foods that have had their water taken out so they can last a long time.

We packed dehydrated foods like dried apples and raisins for our camping trip.

SYNONYMS

dried foods desiccated foods dry foods preserved foods

RELATED WORDS

jerky raisins powdered milk instant soup dried fruit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Foods prepared for long storage by removing moisture, often used for hiking or emergencies.

The survival kit included dehydrated foods that only needed hot water.

3. Foods made lighter in weight by drying, making them easier to carry.

Backpackers prefer dehydrated foods because they weigh very little.

4. Foods dried to stop germs from growing and spoiling them.

Dehydrated foods stay safe to eat for months without a fridge.