The Drying Rack

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🎄 Christmas Closure Notice 🎄

The Drying Rack will be shutting down over the Christmas period so we can enjoy a short break.

✨ We’ll reopen for orders on 13th January ✨

Thank you so much for your support this year — we can’t wait to be back drying beautiful citrus garnishes for you in the New Year 🍊

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, refreshing New Year!

— The Drying Rack

Stuck for a choice? Our Citrus Mix is here to tantalize your taste buds - featuring lemon, lime, and orange dried fruit slices. What's your favourite way to use them? 🍋 🍊 🍋‍🟩

Dried lime works beautifully in cocktails, both as a flavour booster and a stunning garnish.
Enjoy the sunshine & this tasty drink to add some zest to your day 🍋‍🟩

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🍸 1. Dried Lime Gin & Tonic (Quick & Elegant)

Ingredients:
• 45 ml gin (dry or botanical works best)
• 120 ml tonic water (chilled)
• 1–2 dried lime slices
• Optional: sprig of rosemary or thyme

Method:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour in the gin and top with tonic water.
3. Drop in the dried lime slices and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a herb sprig if desired.

✨ The dried lime slowly infuses a subtle tang and bitterness — giving a more complex, fragrant G&T.

We’ve just reached 100 followers! Thank you for supporting us. We could never have made it without each and every one of you. 🙏🤗🎉 Head to our website www.thedryingrack.co.nz and start trying some of our products today.

🍋 🍊 🍋‍🟩 WIN WIN WIN 🍋 🍊 🍋‍🟩
Join us in our quest to reach 100 followers and experience the delight of our artisanal dried fruit slices.
To enter, follow, like, and share this post. Please comment with your desired flavour, and once we achieve 100 followers, we will randomly select a winner to receive a free pack of 12 dried fruit slices.
Options include: Orange slices, Lime slices, Lemon slices, Blood orange slices, and Citrus Mix.
We appreciate your support for our small business.

Alert!!!! Keep an eye out on our website www.thedryingrack.co.nz for the latest additions to The Drying Rack range.

Biltong! Yes the staple national snack from South Africa. We’ve been trialing and refining our version of the scrumptious delicacy that is Biltong. We will be releasing three variations initially when these go live on the site. A softer short dry biltong with the favourite spices, and a longer dry version with the same favourite spices. Added to this will be a chilli 🌶️ biltong yum!!!

They’ll be available in full Biltong strips vacuum sealed for you to cut to your preference and also in a sliced form so you can dive straight in and enjoy straight out of the bag.

Health Benefits
Dehydrated citrus (like oranges, lemons, and limes) keeps many of the natural health benefits of fresh fruit but in a more concentrated and shelf-stable form. Here are the main health benefits:

🍊 Nutrient Density
Vitamin C: Drying reduces vitamin C slightly, but dehydrated citrus still provides immune-boosting antioxidants.
Fiber: The peel and pith (if included) are rich in dietary fiber, which supports digestion and gut health.
Phytonutrients: Flavonoids and polyphenols in citrus remain, helping fight oxidative stress.

🌿 Digestive & Metabolic Benefits
Fiber support: Helps regulate bowel movements and promote fullness, which can aid weight management.
Natural detox aid: The peel contains compounds that may support liver function and reduce bloating.

❤️ Heart & Circulatory Health
Potassium: Helps balance fluids and regulate blood pressure.
Citrus flavonoids: Linked to improved circulation and reduced LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

⚡ Energy & Immunity Boost
Antioxidants: Support the immune system, skin health, and healing.
Natural energy: Dehydrated citrus offers quick carbohydrates for a gentle energy boost, without refined sugar.

🛠 Practical Benefits
Shelf-stable: Easier to store and carry than fresh fruit, keeping nutrients available year-round.
Culinary uses: Adds flavour and nutrition to teas, baked goods, cocktails, marinades, and snacks.

✅ Best Tip: Choose unsweetened dehydrated citrus (without added sugar or preservatives) for maximum health benefits.

Oranges laid out and ready to be dried in our special dehydrators. Head to our website to try some of our vibrant dried citrus slices.

Lemon slices ready to be dehydrated The Drying Rack

Welcome to The Drying Rack. We hope you take the time to visit our website and check out our products. Our dried citrus fruits are perfect for snacking, garnishes, baking, infused water, teas, cocktails and more.