After soaking nuts and seeds, I dehydrate them. I am guessing the time required.
Is there an online source for times and tips?

Thanks.

OK... How about soaking grains. How long to soak quinoa, millet, amaranth? Then how long do I let them germinate?
Thanks

Sorry i cant be of any help to you but im new to this dehydrating thing! Really want to find out more though if anyone can help? - your grains question is an interesting one though Glass1050.

Also, how economical in terms of electrical consumption is using a dehydrator? Does it use loads of energy?

best wishes

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I know one of these sites will help you out, as for drying nuts, I just keep it in the dehydrator 2 hours and check on it and see if it's dried.

Thanks for the replies.

I've found a little more info and experimented a little as well. I'll share what I've learned.

1st, it's not necessary to be sooooo exact with soaking times for seeds, legumes, and nuts. HOWEVER, generally speaking, don't soak anything more than 24 hours and overnight for just about everything is just fine.

If the next step is dehydrating, for instance, garbanzo, buckwheat, nuts and seeds, then rinse thoroughly and put in dehydrator. Crank it on high for 2 hours then back to 105 degrees for the remainder of the cycle.

If the next step after soaking is sprouting, then so so for 48 hours rinsing 3 times a day. Then refrigerate and use within a week.

I experimented with soaking and sprouting quinoa and millet. I found I'm not too crazy about sprouted grains. I figure my 80/20 diet will account for cooking these grains (after soaking and sprouting of course).

I do really like dehydrating Buckwheat and then blending some up with water and pouring it over a bowl of "buckwheaties" with cinnamon and stevia.

I'll post more dehydrating experience when its acquired.

Paul

ps. [www.excaliburdehydrator.com] has some good info. They says it costs about 4-5 cents per hour.