enter value/s in increments of 1 between 110 and 579
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Yearly running costs
Based on using the dehydrator once a week for six hours at 60C (or medium).
enter value/s in increments of i between 18 and 70
Dried apple test
We dehydrate apples (a food with moderate moisture content) to assess the food dehydrators ability to dry evenly.
enter value/s in increments of i between 45 and 90
Beef jerky test
We make beef jerky as there's an importance on food safety as well as dehydrating evenly. The jerky should bend like leather and have a slight resistance to biting.
enter value/s in increments of i between 75 and 95
Fruit leather test
Fruit leather is a dehydrated fruit puree. Fiona uses food with a high moisture content to assess the dehydrators ability to dry evenly, using the fruit roll accessory provided with each product.
enter value/s in increments of i between 40 and 100
Semi-dried tomatoes test
We make semi-dried tomatoes to assess the food dehydrators ability to dry evenly and quickly.
enter value/s in increments of i between 60 and 95
Kale chips test
We dehydrate kale (a popular healthy snack food) to assess the food dehydrators ability to dry to a crisp texture.
enter value/s in increments of i between 100 and 100
Ease of use
We check how easy the food dehydrators are to assemble and store, how easy the controls are to use and how easy the machines are to clean.
enter value/s in increments of i between 60 and 72
Dishwasher safe
Number of shelves
Timer
A timer allows you to set and forget. A timer that alerts you when the process is finished is also handy.
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- Bad points
- Good points
- Fruit leather test
- Yearly running costs
- Beef jerky test
- Recommended
- Kale chips test
- CHOICE Expert Rating
- Ease of use
- Performance score
- Semi-dried tomatoes test
- Dried apple test
- Timer range (hrs)
- Controls (type and location)
- Price
- Internal shelf material
- Origin
- Type
- Timer
- Weight (kg)
- Wattage (W)
- External dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
- Buy now
- Temperature range
- Noise readings (dB)
- Number of shelves
- Contact
- Comments
- Accessories supplied
- Brand
- Availability
- Dishwasher safe
- Model