Dehydrated Papaya | Commercial Dehydrators

1. Peel the papaya and clean out the seeds, then chop or slice as desired.
2. If you know you will be using the papaya with gelatin or in baking, steam it over boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Otherwise, lightly spray with lemon juice or an ascorbic acid solution, spread on dehydrator trays, and dehydrate at 125°F (52°C) for 12 to 14 hours.

Dryness Test: Dehydrated steamed papaya develops a hard outer coating, will click when dropped on the counter, and will be dark red-orange in color. Pieces should not stick together when squeezed in your hand. Dehydrated raw papaya should feel dry like paper, be somewhat flexible, and will be a dull peach color.