Best food dehydrators

Dehydration, unlike canning or freezing, has the minimal effects over the nutritional value of foods. Vitamin A (beta carotene) and C, carbohydrates, fiber content, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and sodium levels are not altered or lost in dehydration.

The dehydrator removes the moisture from the food to preserve it. Dehydrators heat food at 140 degrees Farenheit in order to reduce foods water content. Water is the ground for bacteria and without it bacteria can’t grow.

Here are the best food dehydrators.

#1. Excalibur 3900 Food Dehydrator – 9 Tray Food Dryer Kitchen Appliance

Main Features:

• 9 Trays – 15″ x 15″ – 15 Sq. Ft. of Drying Area
• Adjustable Thermostat – 85 to 155 Degrees
• 7″ Fan – 600 Watts, 110 Volts, 60 Hz.
• 5 Year Limited Warranty
• Free 24 Page Recipe Booklet Included

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#2. Nesco American Harvest FD-1020 Gardenmaster 1000-Watt Digital Food Dehydrator

Main Features:

• 1000-watt 4-tray digital food dehydrator dries in hours instead of days
• Flavors don’t mix; no need to rotate trays; opaque exterior blocks harmful lights
• Adjustable thermostat; 48-hour digital timer; dishwasher-safe parts
• Includes recipe book, solid sheet, mesh sheet, and jerky spice packet
• Measures approximately 15 by 15 by 9 inches

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#3. L’Equip Dehydrator

Main Features:

• 550-watt dehydrator for drying food, flowers, and herbs
• Adjustable thermostat with computer-controlled sensor
• 6 stacking trays for a total of 12 square feet of drying space
• Instructional booklet with recipes and drying times included
• Measures 17 by 11-4/5 by 10-1/2 inches; 12-year limited warranty

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