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Written by Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medically reviewed by Olushola Awoyemi
PhD Environmental Toxicology
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Top-Rated, Non-Toxic Food Dehydrator
Brod & Taylor - SAHARA Folding Food Dehydrator
Product Details
- Folds in seconds to 1/3 its size
- Over 1 square meter (11 square feet) of drying area
- Stainless steel shelving
- Digitally-controlled 700W dual heaters
- Automated dual time/temperature controls
- Quiet and high-efficiency circulating airflow
- Filtered air intake
- Glass doors and internal power cord storage
- Nylon zippered shelf case for shelf storage included
- Run at higher temperature for fast initial drying then switch to lower temperature to maintain nutrients and taste
- Each time setting can be set for up to 99 hours for a total of 198 hours of continuous automated operation
- Washable and reusable air filter
- 120V use only
- 3-year warranty with product registration
- Quiet efficient fan
- Optimized air circulation provided by a quiet, filtered, and highly efficient radial fan
- 750W smart heating system can automatically switch to low power for efficiency and precision
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Versatile
- Efficient
- Compact
Cons Mentioned
- Flimsy
LEM Products - Stainless Steel 10 Tray Dehydrator
Cosori - Food Dehydrator
Product Details
- designed in california
- 600W rated power for efficient drying
- max temperature of 165°F / 73°C
- rear fan for hot air circulation
- comes with 6 trays, 1 mesh screen, 1 fruit roll sheet, 1 user manual, and a 50-recipe cookbook
- up to 6.5 ft² drying space
- digital control panel with a timer up to 48 hours
- temperature range between 95°–165°F with precise control
- food-grade stainless steel trays
- trays are dishwasher-safe
- noise levels less than 48dB
- auto shutoff and overheat protection
- voltage: 120V, 600W (USA and Canada only)
- glass door for easy monitoring
- touch-control LED display
- automatic shutoff
- memory function
- extends the shelf life of food
- included recipe book with 50 original recipes
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Efficient
- Durable
- Quiet
Cons Mentioned
- Expensive
STX International - Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Digital Food Dehydrator
Product Details
- extra large stainless steel commercial grade food and jerky dehydrator with 10 drying racks
- includes 2 heat resistant food grade silicone mats for making fruit leathers and other runny foods
- 1200 watts of dehydrating/heating power with 7 preset heat temperatures ranging from 97 °f to 165 °f
- horizontal air-flow food dehydrator powered by a rear-mounted motor with a 7-inch fan blade
- stainless steel drip tray slides into the bottom of the drying section for easy cleanup
- digital control panel with a 15-hour shut off timer and programmable in 5-minute intervals
- includes the STX "dehydrating made easy" cookbook with 80 pages of over 250 dehydrating recipes
- etl approved for safety
- 10 drying racks made from 304 grade stainless steel (not chrome plated) with 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch holes
- multi-sectional design for easy assembly and cleaning
- knowledgeable staff on-hand for assistance and 3-year warranty with terms and conditions
- temperature range suitable for making "safe jerky" as recommended by the USDA
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Quiet
- Efficient
- Durable
Cons Mentioned
- Bulky
Tribest - Digital Food Dehydrator with Stainless Steel Trays
Product Details
- all-digital controls with temperature mode selection for °F or °C
- built-in timer up to 99 hours with automatic pause and resume function
- rapid food dehydration
- compact design with 9 BPA-free plastic dehydrator trays
- internal LED light
- dual fan technology for quiet operation and balanced airflow distribution
- overheat protection to prevent enzyme degradation
- front-mounted pull-down glass door
- includes debris mat for easy cleanup
- 9 stainless steel drying trays
- 1 BPA-free debris mat
- 3 polypropylene non-stick drying sheets
- detachable power cord
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Quiet
- Efficient
- Reliable
Cons Mentioned
- Expensive
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