Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for the drying of damp products, in particular, pasta. According to the invention, the product to be dried in a dryer, is placed in an inner chamber and humid warm air is circulated around the product, in order to ensure a gentle drying thereof. Dry hot air flows in an outer chamber, enclosing the inner chamber, which prevents condensation of water forming in the outer chamber. The inner shell has essentially no heat insulation as the external shell has a conventional heat insulation from the outside air. The dryer construction with a double shell prevents damp from entering the insulation material of the insulating layer through the inner shell and thus forming heat bridges, despite incomplete sealing of the inner chamber.