Reply To: Foods Rashi never ate

That’s what I learned too about freeze dried fruit. The insects fall off in the process.

About how insects are eliminated during freeze drying (OU):

“This great problem [of insect infestation] is resolved through the drying procedure itself.

Not only is moisture removed from the freeze-dried product, but from any insects present as well.

Once the insects are dried, invariably they will break apart and be reduced to dust.

The drying procedure eliminates infestation concerns by destroying any possible insects.

This also holds true for dehydrated, or air-dried, fruits and vegetables.” (OU)

YY, Thanks for pointing that out 🙂