solar-dried foods
nounUK /ˈsəʊlə draɪd fuːdz/
US /ˈsoʊlər draɪd fudz/
Foods that are dried by the sun so they can be kept for a long time.
We packed solar-dried foods like raisins and dried tomatoes for the hike.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Foods dried using solar dryers or solar-powered dehydrators rather than direct sunlight alone.
The cooperative sells solar-dried foods made in its solar dryer.
3. A category of shelf-stable pantry goods prepared by removing moisture with solar heat.
Solar-dried foods such as dried mangoes and vegetable flakes are popular in the region.
4. Traditional sun-dried staples used in cooking, like dried fish, chilies, and lentils.
The market stalls were full of solar-dried foods, from chilies to fish.