. As described in Figure 3.1, IMF foods are those with aw in the range of 0.65 to 0.90 and moisture content between 15% and 40%. Food products formulated under this concept are stable at room temperature without thermal processing and can be generally eaten without rehydration. Some processed fruits and vegetables are considered IMF foods. These include cabbage, carrots, horseradish, potatoes, strawberries, etc