Desiccated foods are those that have had their moisture content significantly reduced, usually through a drying process. Popular examples of desiccated foods include powdered milk, beef jerky, and dried fruits. Alternatively, they can also be referred to as dehydrated or dried foods. The term "dried foods" is a broad category that can include both desiccated foods and those that have been preserved through other methods, such as pickling or canning. "Dehydrated foods" often refers specifically to foods that have been dried through the use of heat or air without undergoing the same processing as desiccated foods. Ultimately, all of these terms can be used to describe foods that have been preserved through the removal of their moisture content.