Food dehydrators reviews. Top 5 products

You have come to this website to find out how to get maximum results conserving food without loosing precious minerals and vitamins.

I had the same problem: I’ve wanted to keep my food for as long as possible with all the useful nutrients unaltered. Especially in winter the fresh food supplies are low and the available fruits and vegetables are grown in green houses (and the quantity of vitamins and minerals is lower than the ones grown in the fields; plus they aren’t so tasty) or they are plated far away and they are shipped to us (and because the food goes for many miles when it reaches us it not so fresh).

So there was the need for preserving quality food for winter without loosing the nutrients. I have started researching how can I keep all the proprieties of food and preserve it for a longer period.

I have read forums, articles, experts opinions and hundreds of foods related Internet pages and I have reached the conclusion that the best way to preserve foods is by dehydration.

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.

Calorie values remain the same but the fat and salt content is reduced.

Also dehydrated foods has no pesticides or other chemicals (of course you have to dehydrate only chemicals free food).

How food dehydrators work

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.

This is why food dehydrating is the best way to preserve foods because the food keeps all the vitamins and minerals and it can be preserved for a long period of time. Also dehydrated food occupies less space (aprox. 1/5 the space of wet packed food) which makes it ideas for picnics and trips.

Food dehydrators reviews. Top 5 products

After I have discovered the advantages of dehydrated foods I have wanted to get a food dehydrator. I didn’t wanted just a food dehydrator, I’ve wanted to buy the best I could afford.

I’ve went from retailer to retailer and learned all I could about food dehydrators. I have “played” with over 40 models of dehydrators and in the end I have put together a top of 5 dehydrators.

You have the top below.

#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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#4. Nesco Snackmaster Express Food Dehydrators Review

	Main Features: Nesco’s newest dehydrator to their already impressive lineup. Dry you food in hours with the FD-60 Dehydrating is a great way to add a new way of consuming foods without damaging valuable nutrients Adjustable Thermostat (95-155 degrees F) Top mounted fan & 500 watts of drying power generate maximum speed & quality Comes with 4 trays, but expands up to 12 trays
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#5. Aroma Housewares Co. AFD-615 Food Dehydrator with Five Trays

	Main Features: Automatic, reversible revolving trays for fast, even drying Vented lid for moisture control Drip protection Dries fruits and vegetables for nutritious snacks Makes a variety of beef jerky, herbs and spices – even potpourri Accessories include instructional booklet, 5 adjustable, stackable trays, 1 roll-up sheet and 1 drying screen
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