Embodiments herein include devices adaptable to dehydrate articles, including foods. Embodiments are shown which can be compacted for reduced storage, and/or shipping requirements and/or for other purposes. Embodiments include simple, inexpensive means for controlling dehydrating conditions, including airflow. Various article holding devices, including devices to hold foods being dehydrated, are also shown. Such devices include vertical, diagonal, and horizontal panels to secure articles. Embodiments shown have variations which include the use of non-motorized convection airflow, as well as devices which incorporate motor driven air movement means. Embodiments are shown which may be used for preparing articles, including foods, for dehydration, including slicing such articles.

A method for drying a food product includes the step of: a) inserting the food product in an enclosure, the enclosure being defined by the vessel of a mixer; and b) drying the food product in the enclosure by applying a vacuum to the enclosure. The supplying of heat to the product located inside the enclosure is carried out when the vacuum is applied to the enclosure during step b) such as to maintain and/or increase the temperature of the product during all or part of the process of drying by applying a vacuum to the enclosure. The supplying of heat is carried out by heat transfer between at least one heat-transfer fluid and the product and/or by irradiating the product with electromagnetic radiation.

A method for drying a food product includes the step of: a) inserting the food product in an enclosure, the enclosure being defined by the vessel of a mixer; and b) drying the food product in the enclosure by applying a vacuum to the enclosure. The supplying of heat to the product located inside the enclosure is carried out when the vacuum is applied to the enclosure during step b) such as to maintain and/or increase the temperature of the product during all or part of the process of drying by applying a vacuum to the enclosure. The supplying of heat is carried out by heat transfer between at least one heat-transfer fluid and the product and/or by irradiating the product with electromagnetic radiation.

Oral and enteral foods and processes for manufacturing the same from either fresh ingredients or powder ingredients are disclosed comprising: a high-protein meat group having a first predetermined percentage (%) weight; a high-protein vegetable group having a second predetermined percentage (%) weight; a carbohydrate having a third predetermined percentage (%) weight; a fiber having a fourth predetermined percentage (%) weight; water having a fifth predetermined percentage (%) weight, enzyme having a sixth percentage (%) weight; and a supplement of vitamins and minerals having a seventh percentage (%) weight, all enzymatically hydrolyzed to achieve a calorie density of 1 kcal/ml; a viscosity less than 100 cP; a peptide less than 10 kDa; a plurality of amino acids and vitamins.

Vegetarian oral and enteral foods and processes for manufacturing the same from either fresh ingredients or powder ingredients are disclosed comprising: a high-protein vegetable group having a first predetermined percentage (%) weight; a carbohydrate group having a second predetermined percentage (%) weight; a fiber group having a fourth predetermined percentage (%) weight; purified water having a sixth predetermined percentage (%) weight, enzyme having a fourth percentage (%) weight; and a supplement of vitamins and minerals having a fifth percentage (%) weight, all undergon an enzymatic hydrolysis to achieve a calorie density of 1 kcal/ml; a viscosity less than 100 cP; a peptide less than 10 kDa; a plurality of amino acids and vitamins.

Vegetarian oral and enteral foods and processes for manufacturing the same from either fresh ingredients or powder ingredients are disclosed comprising: a high-protein vegetable group having a first predetermined percentage (%) weight; a carbohydrate group having a second predetermined percentage (%) weight; a fiber group having a fourth predetermined percentage (%) weight; purified water having a sixth predetermined percentage (%) weight, enzyme having a fourth percentage (%) weight; and a supplement of vitamins and minerals having a fifth percentage (%) weight, all undergon an enzymatic hydrolysis to achieve a calorie density of 1 kcal/ml; a viscosity less than 100 cP; a peptide less than 10 kDa; a plurality of amino acids and vitamins.

Vegetarian oral and enteral foods and processes for manufacturing the same from either fresh ingredients or powder ingredients are disclosed comprising: a high-protein vegetable group having a first predetermined percentage (%) weight; a carbohydrate group having a second predetermined percentage (%) weight; a fiber group having a fourth predetermined percentage (%) weight; purified water having a sixth predetermined percentage (%) weight, enzyme having a fourth percentage (%) weight; and a supplement of vitamins and minerals having a fifth percentage (%) weight, all undergon an enzymatic hydrolysis to achieve a calorie density of 1 kcal/ml; a viscosity less than 100 cP; a peptide less than 10 kDa; a plurality of amino acids and vitamins.

Vegetarian oral and enteral foods and processes for manufacturing the same from either fresh ingredients or powder ingredients are disclosed comprising: a high-protein vegetable group having a first predetermined percentage (%) weight; a carbohydrate group having a second predetermined percentage (%) weight; a fiber group having a fourth predetermined percentage (%) weight; purified water having a sixth predetermined percentage (%) weight, enzyme having a fourth percentage (%) weight; and a supplement of vitamins and minerals having a fifth percentage (%) weight, all undergon an enzymatic hydrolysis to achieve a calorie density of 1 kcal/ml; a viscosity less than 100 cP; a peptide less than 10 kDa; a plurality of amino acids and vitamins.

A personal air drying appliance uses controlled time and air volume to dry organics and minerals to specific tolerances so as not to destroy or change the organic materials or minerals so they do not lose their intrinsic value or highest and best use by maintaining the integrity of the material in the controlled drying state. A convenient, small, personalized, counter top appliance with operating timer and air quantifier.

A personal air drying appliance uses controlled time and air volume to dry organics and minerals to specific tolerances so as not to destroy or change the organic materials or minerals so they do not lose their intrinsic value or highest and best use by maintaining the integrity of the material in the controlled drying state. A convenient, small, personalized, counter top appliance with operating timer and air quantifier.