If an ordinary city dweller does not have an electric dryer for vegetables and fruits household appliances of paramount importance, then for summer residents, mushroom pickers and residents of rural areas, things are completely different. For them, a fruit dryer is a very valuable acquisition, since thanks to it it is possible to prepare a lot of dried supplies for the winter, without losing vitamins in the harvested vegetables and fruits, and without consuming too much electricity. We will tell you in this article how to choose a dryer that will last a long time, be convenient and work well.
Based on this parameter, infrared and conventional dehydrators are distinguished. The second ones are more common, which are based on a special heating element, as well as a fan that disperses hot air under the case.
Sencor SFD135E Food Dryer Such dryers are equipped with several baking sheets, and in some cases they have 10-15 baking sheets, or even up to thirty. An important disadvantage of this type of dryer is its high noise level.
As for infrared dehydrators, their design is more complex and, as a result, they cost more. But dryers of this type better preserve nutrients and taste. Their operation is completely silent due to the principle of operation: heating of products is carried out by infrared rays, that is, in the same way as when exposed to sunlight.
Infrared dryer for vegetables and fruits Culinario Dimensions, shape, power
As they say experienced summer residents The larger the dryer, the better. But still, it is better to start the largest models only if your garden is really large and there is a lot of food. The largest dryers, such as the Russian-made Veterok, are capable of drying several buckets of apples in an hour, but they are large in size and make a lot of noise, so it is better to install them on the veranda or in the tool room.
In the model standard sizes You can dry several kilograms of food per hour. There are larger options in which you can dry fairly large vegetables and fruits, and smaller ones, even an infrared mat designed for drying greens and herbs. These models are suitable for ordinary apartment.
Among the medium-sized models, the most common are two different options:
- dryer with round sieves stacked one on top of the other heating element;
- drying cabinet, where the baking sheets lie on horizontal runners.
Both options have their advantages. Round ones are more compact, but the sieves need to be changed periodically. The second option is larger and sometimes requires turning the trays over, but you can increase the number of trays and increase productivity.
As for power, if you have a large garden, then you need a dehydrator with a power of 1000 W or more; for simpler needs, a 700 W device will suffice; finally, if you only need a dryer to occasionally dry a few purchased fruits, then a 250 W device Watts will be enough. It is also worth taking a closer look at more powerful dryers if you intend to dry meat or fish.
Additional features
The simplest models only have a switch, which, of course, is not very convenient, but in more advanced ones you can adjust the drying temperature, because different products require different drying modes. So, greens and berries are dried at low temperatures, they also dry fruits. On high ones, most vegetables are dried or pastilles are made - in the simplest models this is difficult to do.
In high-quality devices, not just several modes are available, but precise adjustment down to the degree. The function may also be useful automatic shutdown. It happens that drying takes a long time, and if you set the end time in advance, you can go about your business without worrying about it. There are trays without holes on which you can make marshmallows or marmalade.
Choose your dryer wisely so that it has exactly the functions you need, and enjoy homemade dried fruits and vegetables!
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In the online store Madeindream.com you can buy high-quality dehydrators, which should not be confused with conventional dryers. What is the difference between a dryer and a dehydrator? What is a dehydrator, on what principle does it work? What is the best vegetable dehydrator to buy? Here we will talk about the most interesting models and try to answer all questions.
What is a dehydrator?
With the help of a dehydrator, moisture is removed from food, while beneficial substances and taste properties are not lost, while the shelf life of food increases. In fact, a dehydrator can turn regular fruits into dried fruits. Constant blowing with warm air allows you to remove as much liquid from food as possible. This process takes time, but the results are worth it. Drying food in order to increase its shelf life was used in ancient times, but natural sunlight was used for this.
By removing moisture, the growth of food bacteria is inhibited, so the shelf life increases many times. Storing dehydrated foods is very easy. Any sealed container is suitable for this, but it is best, of course, to use a vacuum sealer. IN vacuum packaging dehydrated products can be stored for as long as possible without losing their qualities.
The dehydrator's energy consumption is low, several times less than that of other heating electrical appliances. Having such a device at home is beneficial: you can buy a wholesale batch of seasonal vegetables and fruits to prepare them for the whole year.
By purchasing a dehydrator from us, you can:
- provide yourself and your family with natural, tasty dried fruits and vegetables, prepared using a natural drying method, without the use of chemicals, as in food industry;
Make homemade yoghurts;
Prepare healthy desserts, cookies, fruit pastilles, cake layers, pancakes and pastries yourself;
Prepare raw food, vegan and vegetarian dishes, including rolls, pancakes, croutons, kebabs, chips and cutlets;
Dry roots, herbs, make medicinal mixtures;
Get creative with children, making crafts from salt dough, toys and much more;
Prepare jerky at home.
A dehydrator is a super-dryer that not only dries fruits and vegetables, but does it evenly, efficiently, at a given temperature. This is important, because when drying at low temperatures, you can completely preserve all biologically active substances and enzymes, which directly affect good digestion and absorption of products. Vegetable dehydrators can be simple or multifunctional, programmable. In our store you can buy the best dehydrators with delivery to your region, and even at the best price. So, a dehydrator is a device inside which fruits are deprived of moisture, turning into dried fruits. The same thing happens with vegetables, berries, herbs. As we have already said, do not confuse a dehydrator and a dryer for vegetables and fruits. What's the difference?
Vertical and horizontal dehydrators and dryers
Depending on the method of air flow through the trays, dehydrators are divided into vertical and horizontal. There is a big difference between them, and we will talk about this later.
The products in all such devices are arranged horizontally, only the direction of the air flow differs. This is vertical airflow of products or horizontal. The body of such devices is made of heat-resistant plastic. Inside horizontal dehydrators, such as RawMID Dream Vitamin, food is placed on special trays.
Vertical dehydrators
Vertical dehydrators for vegetables involve loading food onto special trays that are placed on top of each other. In horizontal trays, they simply slide out from the side, which is much more convenient. Externally, a vertical dehydrator resembles a regular fruit dryer, but this is only similar in design. The device is designed so that the air blows all sheets of food as evenly as possible, thereby ensuring uniform drying.
One of the most popular vertical dehydrators - devices trademark Ezidri, which are distinguished by their quality, although they will cost the owner a lot of money. As already mentioned, the trays of a vertical dehydrator are placed on top of each other. You won't be able to install just one tray; you'll have to use them all, even when you need one. Only in this case (when the dehydrator is completely assembled) will the air flow blow across fruits and vegetables evenly. Vertical dehydrators may have another unpleasant feature - the opacity of the body and lid. In this case, it is difficult to monitor the drying process and assess the condition of the products, especially on the lower trays.
Horizontal type dehydrators
The main difference between horizontal dehydrators and vertical ones is the direction of air flow: it is horizontal. One or more fans are installed in the rear of the case and evenly blow food across the food. Externally, a horizontal dehydrator is very similar to an oven for baking pies or an oven. The trays of such a device at least extend in a similar way. The most interesting models in our store are horizontal dehydrators RawMID. For example, the professional RawMID Dream PRO is made of stainless steel and has a removable compartment with a fan and electronics. And the Dream Vitamin dehydrator is a compact and inexpensive model with decent characteristics.
Advantages of vertical dehydrators
- 1. They have more compact dimensions (but also less capacity).
- 2. Vertical dehydrators and dryers are cheaper.
Advantages of horizontal dehydrators
- 1. Drying is more uniform due to horizontal airflow.
- 2. It is easier to observe the drying process in a horizontal dehydrator, since you can remove any sheet without disassembling the structure as a whole. Dream Vitamin has a window in the lid, which simplifies this task as much as possible.
- 3. The fan of horizontal dehydrators is located on back wall, so it cannot be damaged by liquid or bulk products falling from trays.
- 4. The tastes of the products do not mix, since the food is blown by a horizontal air flow.
- 5. Horizontal dehydrators have square trays without holes, so you can make even crusts for raw food pizza, marshmallows and much more.
Cons of vertical dehydrators
- 1. The tastes of the products mix, since the air flow comes from bottom to top or top to bottom.
- 2. If the fan is positioned at the bottom, something can be spilled or scattered on it, damaging the motor and electronics.
- 3. To find out how ready the products are, you will have to turn off and disassemble the structure.
Cons of horizontal dehydrators
- 2. Additional trays cannot be installed.
1 High price, but justified by the quality.
Our advice: buy a dehydrator with horizontal trays, because it is much more practical to use.
A dryer is different from a dehydrator in much the same way that a microwave oven is different from an oven. The whole “salt” of the question and fundamental difference consists of enzymes. Enzymes are special substances that are responsible for the self-digestion of raw food.
What are enzymes?
Maximum absorption of food is the key to your health. Digestion of food is a very complex process, which requires, among other things, special substances - enzymes. These are special proteins - protease, amylase, lipase and a number of others - produced by the pancreas. However, many foods also contain enzymes, which means they help the body digest itself and absorb it as much as possible. And the better food is digested, the more nutrients, vitamins and microelements are absorbed, the less undigested food remains in the folds of the intestines that poison the body. A sufficient amount of enzymes also promotes weight loss, since enzymes are also catalysts for the fat burning process.
Dryer design
The dryer is designed simply: a fan is installed at the bottom or top of the housing box, which blows heated (often hot) air through baking sheets (trays) with pieces of food that are stacked in layers. The trays themselves are nothing more than ordinary mesh trays. How drying of the upper trays will occur depends entirely on how you load the trays with products, which means that your air flow will always be different, and even if you find the optimal arrangement of products on the trays (so that you can dry more or less evenly all products), it is far from certain that you will be able to dry the products properly next time. While in vertical dehydrators the air flow goes through special air channels (usually in the center of the dehydrator and on the sides of its walls).
In horizontal dehydrators for vegetables, there is no such problem at all. The fan or fans are installed at the rear of the case, so the air flows horizontally and dries all trays evenly over their entire area. In dryers you can only set the output temperature of the air flow, but passing through the first tray the temperature of the flow in the dryer decreases, and when reaching the last tray there is practically nothing left of the flow. Drying occurs unevenly not only on different trays, but also in different places the same tray.
Most of the time, when you use a dryer, you will end up with pieces that are dry on the outside but moist on the inside. In a dehydrator, drying occurs evenly on all trays, and the product ends up dehydrated both outside and inside.
Inability to accurately regulate the temperature in the dryer
The biggest difference between a dryer and a dehydrator is that the dryer is not equipped with an accurate thermostat, which means you can simply forget about accurately adjusting the drying temperature. Most stores that sell household appliances for the home, they sell cheap models of dryers for vegetables and fruits, in which it is impossible to set the exact drying temperature - only approximate values.
Therefore, drying fruits at a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius in a simple dryer will not work. The fact is that the above enzymes are destroyed when heat treatment product with a temperature above 38-40 degrees. In addition, during drying, the temperature of the flow is set at the beginning of its path, which changes immediately after passing through the first tray, and the flow reaches the upper tray at a completely different temperature! Each product requires its own special drying temperature, but a conventional dryer has a large error in degrees on the thermostat, and the temperature step on the thermostat is 5-10 degrees.
Recommended drying temperature for various products:
The dryer is only good if you need to recycle large number products in as soon as possible, the quality of the resulting product is not too important.
Recycle your apple orchard? This task is more suitable for a dryer, since you can buy 5 of them at once for the same money! Although the same thing will happen in a regular oven/on a radiator/on a window without the help of a dryer. Next, let's talk about dead and living food so that everything falls into place.
"Dead" and "live" food
Everything we eat can be divided into two classes of food: dead and living. Live food contains enzymes that self-digest foods after they enter the digestive system. For example, boiled carrots do not contain enzymes, but raw carrots do. Raw carrots are living food, while boiled carrots are dead.
This does not mean that you can die after eating boiled carrots. It’s just that the body will have to produce these same enzymes, using up the body’s resources, which means the body gets tired and wears out faster. This is why the vast majority of raw foodists, vegans and adherents healthy image life decide to buy not a dryer, but a dehydrator for vegetables and fruits.
Although a dehydrator dries food, it keeps vegetables, fruits and herbs alive, and therefore as healthy as possible. Of course, for this you will need to dry them at temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius, otherwise they will “cook”. Some people are indifferent to the concept of “living or dead” food, so any dehydrator, like a dryer, has high-temperature drying modes for food, in which everything dries faster, although the beneficial properties of fruits, vegetables and herbs are partially lost in this mode.
Besides, high temperatures drying will be necessary for animal products (see table above). If you need a dehydrator to dry fish or meat, it must be done at high temperatures.
Any fruit and vegetable dryer can be called a primitive dehydrator, and a dehydrator, on the contrary, can be called a “sophisticated” dryer. However, the difference in the design of the devices is really huge.
Drying quality
This is the third difference between a dehydrator and a dryer. The best dehydrators for vegetables, which create ideal temperature conditions for products inside the drying chamber, include RawMID, Sedona and Excalibur devices. Of course, there is an error (1-2 degrees at different stages of drying), but this is an acceptable norm and it is caused by all sorts of external factors. Domestic vegetable and fruit dryers such as “Chudesnitsa”, “Veterok”, “Samobranka”, as well as their imported analogues, are equipped with a fan, which is located either at the top or bottom of the device. When the fan is positioned at the bottom, in addition to uneven airflow of trays with food, another unpleasant thing happens: pieces of fruits, vegetables or herbs fall on the fan, making the device unusable.
The air flow in conventional dryers is excessively intense - this is done to compensate for the temperature difference on different trays. Because of this, the product becomes dry rather than dehydrated! Very juicy foods, such as tomatoes, turn sour when dried in the dryer. The outside of the product will be dried out, but the inside will still be wet. Due to the difference in temperatures on different trays, you will have to rearrange them each time, but there will also not be rare moments when the products on the upper trays turn sour or moldy. And since dryers do not ventilate properly, taste qualities and the smell can be transferred to products on other trays. In addition, as mentioned earlier, the air flow in the dryer passes through all the trays, which certainly brings with it a mixing of odors and tastes. In a dryer, you won’t be able to dry different fruits and vegetables at the same time and efficiently, not to mention the fact that you won’t want to dry vegetables and fish at the same time. In vertical dehydrators, tastes and odors also mix, but not as intensely. In vertical devices, the air flow goes through the center of the dehydrator and along the edges of the trays, and not through the trays themselves.
Dehydrators with horizontal airflow of food do not have this problem. The original tastes of food are preserved, and you get an excellent quality product. Dried fruits of such high quality will never be available in stores, much less low price. Have you ever wondered how commercial dried fruit is produced? No? Then we will give some food for thought.
Process of production of dried fruits in the food industry
To obtain dried fruits from fresh fruits, they are fumigated with sulfur dioxide, or sulfur dioxide. It is otherwise called “sulfur dioxide”, the additive E220 or SO2. This is necessary so that pests do not spoil the product by eating it. In fact, the fruit becomes inedible for insects. After smoking in sulfuric fumes, dried fruits literally begin to shine. Kish-mish grapes and apricots become transparent and golden, and prunes seem to be soaked in fat. Everything turns out beautiful, but, unfortunately, toxic for us.
What is the danger of such processing? When you wash dried fruits, the sulfur dioxide that is soaked in the fruit is converted into a low concentration sulfurous acid solution. This substance is harmful to mucous membranes digestive system, which means it can lead to the formation of ulcers or other diseases. To speed up the drying of fruits, gas lamps and a host of other devices are also used. The results of such processing are harmful to health.
Buying a dehydrator in an online store is a great idea, as you will get an excellent assistant in your kitchen or cottage. A dehydrator will help you make a tasty, healthy product without losing it. useful properties and qualities. Preserve food for a long time by removing moisture from it, thus preserving vegetables and fruits in a natural way, without artificial additives, excessive heat and preservatives.
Quality of materials is the fourth difference between a dryer and a dehydrator
We have no goal to dissuade you from buying dryers for fruits and vegetables, we only want to show how far dehydrator manufacturers have gone in improving the quality of food drying. The last aspect that I would like to draw your attention to: dryers are usually made of low-quality, and often harmful, cheap plastic (what did you want for that money?). When heated, it releases chemical compounds that are toxic to humans.
The components, housings and trays of good dehydrators are made from materials that are completely safe for health. Thus, the most popular dehydrators RawMID, Sedona, Excalibur, Ezidri are made of plastic without bisphenol and others. harmful substances, so if you buy them, there is nothing to worry about. They also have lower noise levels, which is another plus.
We hope that now you understand what a dehydrator is, what it is needed for, what types of dehydrators there are, and why an expensive dehydrator is better than a simple and cheap dryer. Even with all your love for dried fruits, you should not buy dried fruits in the store, as they will do more harm than good. With dehydrators from our store you will have the opportunity to always have tasty and healthy dried fruits at home or at work. They will be much cheaper than buying them in a store.
If you are planning to switch to a raw food diet or have been eating raw food for a long time, I am sure that you have already wondered more than once how to diversify your diet. You can easily do this with the help of a dehydrator, in which you can implement recipes for hundreds of delicious dishes!
If you have your own garden or vegetable garden, and you really care about the quality of the products consumed by you and your family, a dehydrator will become an indispensable assistant in processing crops and storing them for the winter. Now you won’t need to throw away slightly bruised plums or broken apples, because they will make excellent dried fruits!
Has it ever happened that everyone got enough of the vegetables or fruits they collected? It’s a shame to throw it away, but no one can eat 3 kg of melon anymore, but you can’t even raise your hand to throw it away? Just cut into slices - place in a dehydrator - pack, and on cold winter evenings, at work or at home, you will always have a piece of summer on hand!
Now you know that you shouldn’t dry the fruits of nature in a cheap dryer or on a radiator if you don’t want to then eat a dead product, which only has a natural name left. Dry fruits and vegetables in a dehydrator at 40 degrees, and your dried fruits will be saturated with small but very important helpers - enzymes. We tried to tell you what types of vegetable dehydrators there are, and what are the advantages of vertical and horizontal models.
To summarize, I would like to say one thing. You should not buy cheap dryers, which will only discourage you from using such equipment. High-quality, effective horizontal-type dehydrators are available not only in the highest price segment: they can be much cheaper, without compromising either in quality or functionality. Get acquainted with our assortment and make right choice- We will deliver your new dryer to any region of the Russian Federation and the CIS!
Vegetables and fruits provide our body with a huge amount of vitamins. Therefore, they need to be included in the diet daily, throughout the year. But if you find it in summer fresh vegetables and fruits are not a problem, in winter you won’t find them during the day with fire. That is why stocks of dried apples, pears, bananas and so on are made. To make drying easier and faster, many housewives purchase special dehydrator dryers. So that choosing this miracle unit does not cause you any problems, we decided to rank the best models.
Dehydrator vs dryer. What's the difference?
Although the operating principle of these two devices is the same (drying occurs due to a directed air flow at a certain temperature), the output products are very different.
Design conventional dryers extremely simple: fruits and vegetables are placed on mesh trays and stacked in layers. A fan located below or above blows hot air, thereby drying the products located on the pallets. The disadvantages of this design are the uneven distribution of air flows (to get to the upper tier, the air flow makes its way through the lower ones, thereby losing temperature) and the absence of a basic thermostat.
Dehydrators in turn, they are equipped with a thermostat that allows you to set the temperature to 38 degrees Celsius (the optimal temperature for preserving all useful vitamins). And to evenly distribute the air flow, the design includes special air channels that allow you to dry fruits and vegetables at the same temperature (while preserving enzymes).
If you want to prepare foods while maintaining maximum benefits, we recommend using the following table:
How to choose a dryer for vegetables and fruits?
The variety of dehydrators is now quite large. Choosing a good option on your own is not so easy, so we decided to make a short instruction for buyers. What should you pay attention to when choosing a dryer (dehydrator)?
Infrared or convection?
Convection type heating foods is more common. The operating principle of this type of drying is based on circulation. warm air inside the case due to fans. The disadvantage of this type is considered high level noise.
Infrared(IR) imitate the effect of sunlight on products, plus they save a significant portion of electricity (infrared emitters heat the products, not the air in the device) and additionally perform bactericidal treatment. A significant disadvantage is the high price.
It is impossible to unequivocally answer which type is better, since everyone prefers one or another option depending on their preferences.
Tray location
There are 2 main types of tray arrangement: horizontal and vertical.
Benefits vertical can be considered compact in size and relatively low price. At the same time, there will be several more disadvantages: to check readiness, you need to disassemble the structure, the smells of different products can mix, pieces of fruits and vegetables can get on the fan (if it is located at the bottom).
Horizontal, as a rule, they dry more evenly, it is much easier to check readiness, and odors do not mix due to the absence of holes. However, there are also disadvantages: they are quite expensive, and you cannot add additional trays (you should take care of this at the time of purchase).
Power
If you don’t want to faint later because of electricity bills, then you should pay attention to this parameter. Typically, standard electric dryers consume around 250-1000 watts. Since they work without a break for almost 20 hours, it makes sense to calculate monthly costs.
Adjustable thermostat
Necessary for adjusting the temperature inside the device. If you do not want to destroy all useful microelements, then we recommend setting the temperature below 40°C. See the table above for more details.
Rating of the best dryers for vegetables and fruits - TOP 10
In this list we have included the best dehydrator dryers, which we selected from popular models based on the following parameters: build quality, price, customer reviews, equipment and much more.
Ezidri Snackmaker FD500 - best price/quality ratio
Snackmaker FD500 is a device from the famous New Zealand company Hydraflow, which always shows a high quality indicator for its products. This became possible thanks to the constant modernization of equipment, improving the quality of materials and constant quality control.
What features does the FD500 boast? Firstly, the complete set, which includes 5 pallets, is ideal for a regular family of 3-4 people. But if this is not enough for you, you can always add pallets (up to 15 pieces). Secondly, 3 temperature settings for drying a wide range of products (greens, vegetables, fruits, meat, berries and much more). Thirdly, the dehydrator is made of food-grade ABS plastic and polycarbonate, and double thermal insulation perfectly retains heat.
What is included in the Ezidri Snackmaker FD500 basic kit:
- Base with a heater on which touch temperature control is located (35°C, 50°C, 60°C);
- 5 trays, 1 mesh, 1 pallet (can be increased to 15 pallets);
- Instructions and recipes.
For everyday home use- this is probably best option of those currently available on the market. A well-thought-out air circulation system will not only preserve 85% of the beneficial properties of products, but also give them a richer taste and aroma.
Zimber ZM-11025 / ZM-11026 - electric dryer with yogurt maker
We gave second place to a Chinese brand with a German history - Zimber. With the ZM-11025 / ZM-11026 dryer, not only greens, fruits and vegetables will be available for cooking, but also the preparation of yogurt. For this purpose, the kit includes 6 yogurt makers.
Convective type provides for uniform distribution of air flow inside the device. For this metal pipe with holes through which air passes, is located in the middle, thereby ensuring equal heat distribution at all levels. You won't need to swap trays for proper drying. The transparent walls of the case will allow you to observe everything that is happening, you will be sure that you have not overdried your products.
Equipment for the dehydrator-yogurt maker Zimber ZM-11025 / ZM-11026:
- Plastic base with mechanical control;
- 5 transparent trays (distance between sections 3 cm) and 6 yogurt jars;
- Instructions.
With Zimber ZM-11025 / ZM-11026 you can cook almost anything. Temperature conditions from 35°C to 70°C allow you to prepare dried fruits for the winter with maximum benefit.
BelOMO 8360 - made of environmentally friendly plastic
Dryers domestic production also constantly delight us with their quality and efficiency. That is why we put BelOMO 8360 of Belarusian production in third place.
In BelOMO 8360, using a mechanical switch, you can adjust the heating temperature (from 35°C to 75°C). To save energy, the device turns off when the set temperature is reached, then turns on again when it decreases. In addition, the dehydrator is equipped with overheating protection, smooth adjustment temperature and tray for preparing marshmallows. 5 drying sections are enough for a small family, and thanks to its compact size, the device can be conveniently placed in the kitchen.
Device contents:
- Plastic base with mechanical control.
- 5 sections with a diameter of 32 cm for drying fruits and vegetables and a lid.
- Instructions.
The BelOMO 8360 electric dryer operates according to the convective type. The warm air flow created by the fan evenly enters the pallet wall and absorbs all excess moisture. This method of drying food is very effective because it preserves maximum quantity useful elements. All elements are made of heat-resistant environmentally friendly plastic, so dried fruits do not react with it.
Polaris PFD 0605D - very compact model
The Polaris PFD 0605D dehydrator dryer is great for household use; it copes well with small volumes of fruits, vegetables, berries, herbs and mushrooms. A convenient temperature control system and timer allow you to set the required mode as accurately as possible, depending on the number of loaded products and the degree of drying.
Particular convenience when using the dryer is achieved due to plastic transparent trays, which provide good review, do not heat up, are easy to install on your workplace. The lattice base of the trays perfectly allows warm air to pass through, but also perfectly holds even small berries and crushed fruits.
Device contents:
- Plastic base size 255x35.
- 5 sections for drying vegetables, fruits, herbs and mushrooms.
- Instructions.
VolTera 1000 Lux - high power and good price
A powerful and efficient dehydrator dryer is perfect for drying a wide variety of products, from fruits and mushrooms to fish or meat. A special air flow distribution system allows you to simultaneously dry all these products without mixing odors. High-quality food-grade plastic is completely safe, has no foreign odors and does not emit harmful substances, including when heated. The dryer provides the ability to make marshmallows, for which special trays are used that do not allow liquid mass to pass through.
The device is equipped with a 48-hour timer, in 1-hour increments, and a temperature controller, in 1-degree increments. This allows you to set the required operating mode individually for each product, from the minimum for drying herbs, berries, crushed fruits to the most comfortable 70°C for meat or fish.
Rotor SSH-002 - the best inexpensive dryer
Convection dryer with mechanical control Rotor SSh-002 copes with almost any product, from apples and herbs to melon, tomatoes and plums. Drying meat and fish is allowed; a special tray is used for preparing marshmallows.
The device has simple controls - just select the required temperature, depending on the product used, and plug the device into the outlet. The high power of the device ensures high-quality and uniform heating of the air and its proper circulation; there is no need to rearrange trays or mix products inside the dryer.
Device contents:
- Construction made of heat-resistant plastic.
- 5 trays and a grid with instructions for use.
SSh-002 is made of high-quality components; the body is made of durable plastic that is resistant to heat and mechanical stress. The dryer is highly reliable and durable.
RAWMID Dream Vitamin DDV-07 - model with built-in timer
The stylish, beautiful and convenient dryer-dehydrator RAWMID Dream Vitamin DDV-07 will become a reliable assistant during the harvest season. With its help, you can dry almost any vegetables and fruits, providing an excellent supply of vitamins for the whole winter.
The device is presented in original design− This is a black cube with pull-out shelves and a flap lid located on the front panel. Through such a transparent flap it is convenient to observe the drying process. There is a fan inside the drying chamber, which distributes hot air evenly throughout the space. Fruits, berries and mushrooms are laid out on special metal grids that easily slide on runners inside the dryer. Additional kit includes grass nets and plastic pallets for pastila.
Device contents:
- The housing is made of environmentally friendly plastic, with a fan installed at the base.
- 7 sections for vegetables and fruits, 6 sections for preparing marshmallows, 6 meshes for herbs.
- Instructions.
The dryer is equipped with an electronic control system on which you can select the operating time and temperature. The timer will ensure that the device turns off automatically when the mode ends.
SUPRA DFS-523 - high quality at a low price
The compact and inexpensive dryer SUPRA DFS-523 is easy to use and quite effective. Despite its small dimensions, it has sufficient power for drying vegetables and fruits with a high water content. The trays have different heights, making it convenient to simultaneously dry large vegetables, small berries, chopped fruits, and herbs.
The dryer is presented in interesting design, it will look attractive in any kitchen. The presence of a timer and temperature control provides independent work device and automatic shutdown upon achieving the required result. Thanks to small size drying of containers occurs very quickly and efficiently, hot air is evenly distributed throughout the entire space of the dryer.
Katrina Samobranka 50*75- the best electric dryer without a fan
A simple, convenient and effective electric dryer Katrina Samobranka 50*75 will help you easily dry vegetables and fruits, prepare bread crumbs, fish chips, marshmallows, and make vitamin preparations for the winter from berries, nuts, herbs.
This unit is highly reliable and durable. The design of such a dryer is extremely simple - it is a special plastic mat with a metal wire inside, which ensures heating. The tablecloth is completely safe and very comfortable. During the heating process, the wire evenly distributes heat over the entire surface, drying the food with the same intensity.
The electric dryer is easy to use; just lay it out on a flat surface and connect it to the power supply. After use, simply wipe the tablecloth with a damp sponge. It can be stored rolled up or unfolded.
Ezidri Ultra FD 1000 - updated model in a plastic case
Ezidri Ultra FD 1000 is one of the most convenient and productive devices for drying fish, vegetables, mushrooms and other products. She has high power, which allows you to create uniform heating of 30 trays with a diameter of 39 cm. High-quality air circulation at all levels ensures excellent moisture removal results, regardless of the products used.
Everyone is familiar with it today. But not every one of us knows what, for example, a dehydrator is and what it is used for. Let's find out!
A dehydrator for vegetables and fruits is a device designed for dehydration (deprivation of moisture) of various products. At the same time, it is qualitatively different from a primitive dryer, although the goal of both types of these devices is the same - to obtain dried pieces of fruits and vegetables as a result.
What is the difference between a dehydrator and a dryer?
The main difference between this device and a dryer is the principle of operation of the dehydrator. The dehydrator, thanks to its design and built-in thermostat, not only dries, but evenly dehydrates food.
Very important point is temperature control. If in the dryer it can only be set approximately, then the dehydrator makes it possible to precisely regulate the temperature in the chamber. How important is this? The fact is that any raw food contains so-called enzymes, which are necessary for better absorption by the human body. And in order to preserve them during drying, you need to maintain the appropriate temperature regime. For example, the temperature for drying most vegetables and fruits should not be higher than 38°C, otherwise the enzymes they contain are destroyed.
When heat-treating food using a conventional dryer, you run the risk of ending up with pieces that are dry on the outside but moist on the inside. If you want fruits and vegetables to be stored for as long as possible, then nothing will come of your idea, since unevaporated moisture will inevitably lead to mold and spoilage of food. A dehydrator, on the contrary, dries foods efficiently and completely, while preserving beneficial substances and, in particular, enzymes.
How to choose a good dehydrator for vegetables and fruits?
Dehydrators are highly respected by raw foodists and vegans, for whom plant foods are of paramount importance. But even if you are not a vegetarian, by purchasing this device, you will be able to appreciate the quality of the products dried in it.
Popular ones include Russian-made dehydrators “Ladoga”, “Dachnik”, “Sukhovey”, “Veterok”. As for models from foreign manufacturers, the dehydrators “Excalibur” and “Sedona” take the lead.
Using traditional ways preparations, people significantly lack valuable vitamins, amino acids and other beneficial substances. Since high temperatures during cooking or baking destroy most of the necessary elements. If a person considers this state of affairs to be incorrect, then he purchases a dehydrator for vegetables and fruits in order to provide himself and his loved ones with the most saturated food complexes at any time of the year. Are there any other reasons to buy a dehydrator for home use? Let's consider the question in more detail.
Reason one: food safety
A dehydrator is a device in which vegetables, herbs and fruits are dried using small temperature conditions and currents of warm air. But cooking dried beef in it is also possible. Translated, the word “dehydrator” means “dehydrator.”
Thanks to the use of a dehydrator, there is no longer any need to preserve tomatoes and cucumbers for the winter using large amounts of harmful vinegar. You can dry any vegetables in a dehydrator so you can add them to soups, stir-fries and salads.
Why can many foods to free up space in your refrigerator? Now, using a dehydrator for drying, you can store dehydrated foods with all the valuable microelements inside for several weeks or months without putting them in the refrigerator, and if you still place the foods in the refrigerator, their shelf life increases to a year.
There is no need to freeze preparations on the balcony in order to find space in the freezer. The dehydrator will prepare the food so that you don’t need to put it in the freezer.
Reason two: replacing “snacks” with your own healthy snacks
Do you like dried fish? Or do you love dried fruits? Homemade grain bread is also possible. The range of applications of the dehydrator is quite wide. And allows you to no longer buy snacks with harmful food dyes and additives at the store. After all, their analogues are quite easy to prepare in a dehydrator.
Banana chips, meringues, sun-dried tomatoes with spicy seasonings, crispy potato slices without a gram of excess fat, fruit crackers, candied fruits, natural sweets, canapés, dry soup mixes, rolls and various desserts will appeal to both children and the older generation of the family.
Typically, dehydrators are purchased by those who care about their health and the well-being of their loved ones. If baby food If you want to do it right, then a dehydrator is an indispensable assistant here too.
Reason three: subtle and persistent aroma
Many herbs are not easy to prepare correctly. Some require fermentation before drying, while others must be dried fairly quickly. But conventional drying methods take too long, so the subtle herbal aroma quickly disappears from herbs such as mint, basil, dill, and parsley. In a dehydrator, the herbs are dried for 1 to 3 hours. And they retain not only their smell, but everything healing properties. Their consistency and weight remain unchanged since they do not break during drying. They do not need to be stirred or turned over, thus wasting some of the product and your time.
The degree of drying when using a dehydrator is so high that after its use, mold does not form in herbs and products. They do not become damp, and also perfectly retain their original appearance.
Reason four: special ways of eating
Vegetarianism, raw food diet, separate meals, proper nutrition- all these are food systems where a dehydrator is simply irreplaceable. Where to get healthy berries in winter? oatmeal? If the answer is unfreeze, then this answer is incorrect. Since all frozen foods lose a lot of vitamins and microelements with this storage method. Often turning into useless products with an attractive shell.
A dehydrator serves as an excellent device in which you can prepare a lot of raw food dishes and dry preparations. For example, you can make the following options:
- Dried squid;
- “Live” bread;
- Raw pizzas;
- Dried mushrooms for soups and main courses;
- Dehydrated vegetables and fruits;
- And much more.
The main problem with food storage is not that there is not enough space in the refrigerator. The point is to keep the composition of the product close to its original level. Then you may no longer have to take synthetic vitamins. And many diseases will recede if foods prepared in a dehydrator are present in the diet. After all, natural vitamins are absorbed by the body better and faster than their synthetic counterparts.
Reason five: preparing the best for the future
Everyone knows that seasonal fruits are considered the most delicious. But berries and mushrooms delight with their appearance only a few weeks a year. And in order to prepare all this for future use, you need to salt, pickle, boil and ferment foods, using a lot of salt, sugar and preservatives.
Dehydrators were made to create safe preparations. Thanks to these devices, high-quality and nutritious nutrition no longer depends on the vagaries of the weather or climatic features.
Reason six: desired sweets
There are recipes where sweets are cooked at low temperatures. For example, apple marshmallow becomes available at any time using a dehydrator. And recipes with honey retain all their healing properties. Because honey does not lose them due to exposure to high temperatures.
Reason seven: low processing cost
When foods are fried with oil or other fats, their cost increases. High-quality frying oils are not cheap. Therefore, the benefits of using a dehydrator are obvious.
Salt, pepper, vinegar, spices, sugar - this is an incomplete list of products that are included in the canning process. And the dehydrator replaces them all with its own temperature conditions.
Reason eight: general increase in quality
Even if a certain family eats traditionally, the addition of dried foods will make the diet of such a family richer, and many dishes will be of better quality.
You don't have to be a raw foodist to benefit from using a dehydrator. Many dried options will appeal to even the most notorious meat eaters and fried food connoisseurs.
For those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract and liver, using a dehydrator is a chance to diversify their diet without harm to diseased organs.
Reason nine: affordable cost of the device
Today, dehydrators are much cheaper than at the dawn of their appearance. In addition, the number of models pleases with variety, volumes of products placed and functionality.
By the way, dehydrators themselves are divided into horizontal and vertical, and also differ from each other in power, volume and external design.
Undoubtedly, there are now many models of food dehydration devices that are affordable and easy to use. Dehydrators are durable and wear-resistant. The volume of drying chambers can reach 25 liters or more. This allows you to process the entire harvest in a very short time.
Reason ten: teaching children rationality and proper nutrition
Our children copy us in many ways. Among other things, they adopt eating behavior from us. And if parents want their children to be healthy, they teach them to eat right from childhood.
You and your children can cook simple meals in a dehydrator. You can tell them that this is done to keep the food intact for many months. Explain to them that procurement is a healthy rationalism that promotes competent management of one’s own food assets.
Dehydrators - electrical appliances for drying vegetables and fruits, which are necessary in every home. Thanks to their work, you can balance your diet, save space in the refrigerator, and create many incredible dishes.
Devices for drying vegetables and fruits will be useful to those who own summer cottages, addicted various systems nutrition, takes care of your health. They help even when you want to use harmful products. Chips, dried meat, fish delicacies - things that are healthier to make in a dehydrator than on the stove or in the oven.
Some models of such devices can replace a microwave, known for its harmful radiation. Streams of warm air in such a device can warm up lunch. Some craftsmen use dehydrators for purposes other than their intended purpose, and dry products made from simple and polymer clay in them.