Sun or natural drying is still used in hot climates for the production of dried fruits or nuts. This may be done in direct sunlight or in the shaded areas where the drying is accomplished by the hot dry air. It should be apparent that sun-dried fruit is produced only in areas where the climate provides periods of relatively high temperatures, relatively low humidities and little or no rainfall. Prunes, grapes, apricots, peaches and pears are dried in this manner. Some of these fruits are also dried in tunnel or cabinet dehydrators.