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Slightly larger than a peppercorn, these chiles grow on bushes and are bright green, then red, and are often sun-dried once harvested.
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Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
After harvest, the seeds—what becomes the basis of chocolate—are taken from the pods, sorted by quality, sun-dried, and sold to manufacturers, with Osvaldo keeping the best ones for his own small-batch line.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Another study, which analyzed fresh and sun-dried dates of three native varieties from Oman for their antioxidant activity, found that all date varieties are a good source of natural antioxidants and could be considered a functional food.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
In nomadic Fulani communities, vegetables are sun-dried to stretch freshness across seasons.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Extra tomatoes: After baking, garnish with sun-dried or cherry tomatoes for a fresh, vibrant bite.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
The fruits are also eaten fresh, cooked into jams and jellies, or sun-dried for long-term preservation.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
How To Make Raisins at Home Though raisins are often sun-dried, the process can take several days.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
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Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
After harvest, the seeds—what becomes the basis of chocolate—are taken from the pods, sorted by quality, sun-dried, and sold to manufacturers, with Osvaldo keeping the best ones for his own small-batch line.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Another study, which analyzed fresh and sun-dried dates of three native varieties from Oman for their antioxidant activity, found that all date varieties are a good source of natural antioxidants and could be considered a functional food.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
In nomadic Fulani communities, vegetables are sun-dried to stretch freshness across seasons.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Extra tomatoes: After baking, garnish with sun-dried or cherry tomatoes for a fresh, vibrant bite.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
The fruits are also eaten fresh, cooked into jams and jellies, or sun-dried for long-term preservation.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
How To Make Raisins at Home Though raisins are often sun-dried, the process can take several days.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Sun-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sun-dried. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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