Re: [Paddlewise] Food Dehydration

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 11:29:47 -0700
> Good morning.  I'm thinking about buying a food dehydrator, or at least
> keeping my eyes peeled for a lightly used one.
>

There was a discussion at paddling technique forum
http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Technique/indexh.cgi , you'll find it in
archives.  Somewhere last year.  Anyway, from my experience with regular
electric oven (making biscuits out of white bread):

> So, what do I need to look for in a food dehydrator?  Temperature range?

This range is mostly OK - but air flow is what counts.

> Number of trays?

I would say - total working area. Doesn't matter if it would be 3 small or
one big tray.

>Special features?  A particular brand (or one to stay
> away from)?

As usual, would be wise to stay away from third-world manufacturers; though,
in a modern globalized labour markets it's not unusual to find a big-name
brand manufactured in a third world.  I've got impression , btw, that choice
of brands isn't that huge, and they are expensive.   That's why many people
use oven+fan combination, or self-made dehidrators.
Alex.

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