Have I ruined my dehydrating zucchini

**tjm** · 08-16-2011, 05:42 PM

I set up some zucchini in the dehydrator for drying. It is topped with some spices and dried parmesan cheese. It ran for a couple of hours at 130 degrees and then was accidently turned off and left to sit for approx. 8 to 9 hours. Has it spoiled? Will it be safe to eat after it finishes dehydrating?

**jas** · 08-16-2011, 07:51 PM

Just turn it back on and see how it is when it is all done. I would not throw it out just yet.

**Ceashels** · 08-16-2011, 07:54 PM

I routinely would turn off my old dehydrator when I leave the house for a long time or overnight for fear it would leave my veggies too brittle. I just flip it back on in the morning and continue dehydrating. The cheese and spices should be okay so just continue till they are dry enough for you.

**frugalfranny** · 08-17-2011, 12:09 AM

I agree with the other posters.........finish it and see how it does.

With the cheese being dried, it should be okay.

And like Cea, I don't leave mine on over night.......or if I am going to be gone for over a couple hours..........just a safety thing that I do. It is out in my garage, so if something were to go wrong it would be an easy fire to get started.