Commercial stuff is freeze dried, the ice crystals leave little holes as they sublime which is why it re hydrates so quickly and is a bit more tolerant of extra water(think sponge).
Homemade ends up a bit like jerky. I put dried chunks in a food processor to chop them into coarse corn kernel size lumps thet seems to make it rehydrate quicker.
The appearence leaves a bit to be desired however still foods food.
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