After 10 hrs. my 1/4" thick Banana slices still are "soft" in the Centers. Do they need to be dried to "chip like" so they don't mold or go bad ?
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When I did banana chips I had a similar issue. Slice them thinner next time, less than 1/8", and plan to run the dehydrator longer, around 16 hours or so. Check it every couple of hours and remove chips that are sufficiently dried. As for food safety regarding these chips that are still soft, they are fine to eat within a day or so, or keep in the fridge, but I would not plan on storing them longer than that. Tip: Cutting the banana at a 45 degree angle also helps get larger chips.
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Yes they need to dry longer or be cut thinner. The more moisture you leave in the more likely they are to mold or rot, and/or do so sooner. Don't necessarily expect them to be chip-like crunchy but not soft either.
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No, they won't last as long, but they are fine, if not mushy. I try to cut mine thinner and sometimes dry them longer.
2282231
I bake mine at 300 degrees F for 6-7 min depending on how crispy your want them. My husband likes the 6 min and my grandkids like the 7 min as they like to hear them crunch. They never stick and I don't scrub them when we are done. Just wipe with a paper towel and stack and put away. Enjoy Kathleen
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Hi. I just got a loaf out of the freezer after two (2) weeks, and it was no way near dried out:) If there were any changes at all to the bread, then, I could not tell at all. Not to mention, I then kept the remaining slices in the fridge (Inside an air tight storage bag) for a couple more days and then finished it all:) I even shared a couple of slices with my dog!Hope that helps...but then again, everybody has their own take to things...
1617850
I put them in an open bowl in between chew times. It doesn't seem to get brittle from the dryness and I haven't seen any mold.
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I've had mine for approximately 1 year. So far they stay fresh. Before each use, you will kneed them, like dough, to soften. They work really well.
1649645
I think as long as they're in a cool dry place, the sugar sheets should be alright for a long period of time. I still have a sheet left over from a few months ago in the package it came in and are still alright.
2187010
I use this mold for the hard crack stage. It has warped some and doesn't lay flat until heated up by a new batch again. As it cools, it warps again. That said, it does not affect the candy. It still comes out in the correct shapes.
2135849
You are fine. I left mine in the oven over night. I also have some that I kept in a plastic bag or easy treat giving. They are fine. :)
577657
When they're fresh, you should be able to cut them into smaller pieces, but if you leave the bag open and they dry out, they might start to crumble. They are fairly small pieces as it is though, you may be able to to get away without cutting them at all.
900156
I have had mine longer than that and I don't notice that they are stale or 'bad'. I'm thinking b/c they are freeze-dried, they will last forever.
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Hi :) I've been using these along with Charlie Banana for 10 months. I tumble dry them on low. I've had zero problems with leaks or blowouts. I use a timed setting.... Low for 120 minutes.
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Hi Barbara, That's is perfectly fine. We are improving and transitioning to a new packaging which comes in new dry form. Once you soak the sponge in the water, it will become very soft How to care for this new dry type is the same. Once you are done using the sponge, squeeze out all access water and hang it to dry in a dry area. Once every 2 weeks, we recommend sanitizing by either putting it in boiling water for 1-2 min or putting it in a bowl of water and microwave it for 1:30 min If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at info@mykonjacsponge.com. Thank you.
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I have a bread slicing guide I use with a serrated bread knife. I've also noted that the loaves slice more easily when they have been stored a few hours in a plastic bag after it has cooled. It seems to soften the top crust a little so the knife won't just make it crumble. I also use the "soft" setting even if the recipe calls for regular or firm. The loaves seem to cut better and hold together better.
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I do not, I think slicing would make it dry out faster, unsliced you may have to just slice a bit off the cut end if not used all up.
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May be there's something wrong with your machine? are you using the right kind of sugar? I noticed that if I put more sugar than I'm supposed to it doesn't make as much cotton candy and it comes out crunchy. Good luck!
873884
They can be dried to be crisp...depends on how long you leave them on and at what temperature. We are still experimenting.
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Sprinkle them with tiny bit of water and microwave them a few seconds until soft- they'll stick better!