by: Susan Gast / Author, Blogger at Beesville Books, Bored Boomers, and a Food Dehydrating Fanatic!
It's a good idea to wear latex gloves while dehydrating food. Why?
Two reasons:
Read on for more about 'frozen foods'!
You see, there's absolutely no point in ruining your dehydrated fruits and veggies with 'dirty' hands!
It's easy to keep your germs all to yourself by simply slipping on a pair of gloves... and you're good to go!
And there's no need to throw them away after just one use. See my comment as to why!
What are the different sizes of latex gloves?
Latex gloves come in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and extra-large. The size of the glove should be determined by the width of the hand.
What are the different colors of latex gloves?
Latex gloves are available in a variety of colors, including white, black, blue, and green.
The color of the glove does not affect its function! I know I always associate 'blue gloves' with doctors!
There are a few advantages to wearing latex gloves when handling fresh or frozen foods prepping for dehydration:
While good hand washing is still important and latex could pose allergy risks for some - wearing disposable hypoallergenic gloves provides an extra safeguard in terms of food prep sanitation and personal protection as needed when working with items destined for the dehydrator.
It takes no time at all to slip on a pair of gloves... no, not boxing gloves... but a pair of latex gloves—see the photo at the top of the page.
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Latex gloves are made from natural rubber latex, which comes from the sap of the rubber tree. The sap is collected and then processed to create latex gloves.
I use the vinyl variety all the time, not because I'm allergic to latex, but because there's no white powdery stuff left on your hands... this is a nice feature!
The gloves shown are actually vinyl and do not have powder in them and I highly recommend them. I order mine from good old Amazon—from various Amazon vendors, so do your due diligence.
Prices for the same item vary from order to order. They come in packs of 100. Should last a long time!
Latex allergy is a reaction that happens when someone is exposed to latex. Symptoms of latex allergy can include itching, redness, swelling, and even difficulty in breathing.
In severe cases, anaphylaxis may occur. So if you know you're allergic to latex, get vinyl gloves!
What I have noticed while wearing them is it makes it much easier to smooth out frozen peas or frozen corn on your dehydrator tray's mesh sheets.
The warmth of your hands doesn't melt the frozen peas (or frozen corn) as fast because the gloves provide a barrier that slows down the heat transference!
Heck, that sounds too scientific, but you know what I mean... And this means no more peas and corn stuck to your bare hands! It's very easy to break up clumps too when you wear gloves.
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Head on over to this page to read my review on SAFEGUARD Latex Gloves
There's no need to throw a pair away when I'm done using them.
I usually wash them while I'm still wearing them and then let them air dry on the dish drainer.
Consider saving them the second time around for household chores or for washing the car!
Waste not, want not...
as the old saying goes!
Thanks for stopping by my wear latex gloves while dehydrating page.
You've learned just how easy it is to handle frozen peas!
Just wanted to add here that I do NOT reuse my gloves when I've handled meat. They go straight into the trash.
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