11A. DRY TEMPERATURE

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‡ For example, a temperature of 105°F or 40°C for 24 hours with a low humidity works well if it is controlled and has air movement. The duration of the drying process varies depending on the kind of herb and your weather conditions. ‡ Both leaves and stems should crumble, even if you don’t use the stems. If you dry flowers, you should be able to crumble them. If it is too moist, it will be a food safety hazard. If it is too dry, it will lose volatile flavor components and become lower quality.

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