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A new method of using microwave vacuum drying can create crispy beet snacks – a potential alternative to traditional drying or frying that could preserve nutrients while yielding shelf-stable products. “Available products are baked or deep-fried, processes that decrease heat-sensitive nutrients,” said Chang Chen, assistant professor of food science at Cornell AgriTech and corresponding author of a study detailing the method, published Dec. 5 in Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies.