Have you ever looked at your refrigerator and seen a high-tech food dehydrator? Probably not. Most of us see it as a place to keep milk cold or hide leftover pizza. But if you are someone who loves zero-waste kitchen hacks and natural DIY superfoods, your fridge is about to become your favorite gadget. In this post, I’m sharing one of my favorite sustainable secrets: Making Orange Peel Powder in the fridge. No oven, no sunlight, and most importantly—no heat. This preserves the nutrients and the vibrant aroma that usually gets lost in traditional drying. Why the Refrigerator? (The Science of Cold Dehydration) Most people think you need heat to dry food. However, dehydration is actually about moisture removal. Your refrigerator works by circulating cold, dry air. As the evaporator coil removes heat, it also pulls moisture out of the air to prevent frost. By leaving orange peels uncovered in this environment, the moisture is slowly "wicked" away. This "Cold Drying" me...
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