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Do you need to blanch sweet potatoes before dehydrating for dog treats?

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For this recipe we walk you through processing techniques for dehydrated sweet potatoes, green beans, and bell peppers, but you can use this recipe with all dog-safe fruits and veggies. In a hurry? The blanching is totally optional. Mostly it just ensures the colors of your fresh produce stay beautiful. 11 июн. 2018 г.


Do you have to blanch sweet potatoes before dehydrating?

Blanching or cooking protects against loss of color, texture and flavor. It also decreases the time it takes to dehydrate sweet potatoes and the time it takes to re-hydrate them. Without cooking or blanching, dehydrated sweet potatoes will lose their color and change flavor after about 3 months.

Can dogs eat raw dehydrated sweet potato?

Vegetables with an orange color contain beta-carotene, which is a precursor for vitamin A and an antioxidant that helps boost immunity. Boiled, steamed, baked, or dehydrated sweet potatoes can be great snacks for your dog.

Should I peel sweet potatoes before dehydrating?

Dehydrating Sweet Potato Chips After baking and cooling the sweet potatoes, remove the skins and slice crosswise thinly, between ⅛ and ¼ inch thick (½ cm). Place sweet potato chips in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Dehydrate @ 135° F (57° C) for approximately ten hours.

Can dogs eat dehydrated sweet potato skins?

Can my dog eat sweet potato skins? The skin of a sweet potato is not toxic to your dog, but if eaten in large hunks, could cause a choking hazard. This is especially true for small breed dogs. Also, the skin is hard for them to digest.

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