All Questions/Answers
At what temperature does it take to dry fruits and vegetables?
The recommended drying temperature is between 50 and 60°C to best preserve the nutrients of fruits and vegetables. Dehydrators low range that often have no thermostat, generally have fixed temperatures slightly above 60°C.Can dried fruit and vegetables in the oven?
Yes, because the oven heat as the dehydrator. For cons, the drying temperature should be around 50-60 ° C if possible. In addition, the oven uses much more than a dryer is a device suitable for drying fruit.Can dried fruit frozen?
Yes altogether. It must first good thaw the fruit before putting it to dry. It is still advisable to use fresh fruits for dehydration.Can dried whole fruit in a dehydrator?
Yes of course, but this will depend on the size of your dehydrator and especially the space between the plates. Most dehydrators can adjust the space between the plates, but not necessarily enough to bring big results. For fixed dehydrators cage like Excalibur, you can simply remove a few trays to have more space.Can I order a dehydrator or dried fruit on-site www.dry-your-fruits.com?
No, the www.dry-your-fruits.com is not a commercial website. It aims to:- offer information to make dried fruit at home
- help choose a dehydrator for a purchase from a merchant site
- meet your Questions concerning dehydration
Does the additional trays are compatible with the ABC model GM dehydrators A601.107 and ABC 728,002 luxury?
Yes, the plates have not changed between these two models and are perfectly compatible.Does the Excalibur models show temperatures in °F?
Not all Excalibur models sold abroad have a dual ° F and ° C.How can I know drying times of my food dryer?
The drying time of fruits and vegetables depends on many parameters and is different depending on the model of dryer used. All these drying time are available on the "Drying Time" .How consumes an electric food dehydrator?
To calculate the power consumption of your dryer you can use the "Consumption" page.How long can you keep dried fruit?
ried fruit, dried and stored in a dry place and away from light may keep over a year.Is it possible to add as many additional trays that you want?
The maximum number of plates is always indicated by the manufacturer (you can find on detailed description of each model or in the comparative ). According to the power and efficiency dehydrator air ventilation, addition of too many boards may cause uneven drying between the plates. So we must, from time to time during drying, invert the plates. This of course increases the drying time and requires close monitoring of dehydration.On models Stöckli can combine plastic and metal grills?
Yes, the plastic and metal gates have exactly the same diameter and can be stacked on each other.Should we remove the skin of fruit before drying?
Not necessarily. You can leave the skin of some fruits such as apples or pears. I still advise removing the skin if your fruit does not come from your garden or are not organic, because the skin contains traces of pesticides.What are the differences between plastic grids and those in metal?
The plastic grids come with most dehydrators because they are cheaper than metal. The metal grids are useful for drying herbs or smaller fruit such as berries, for their mesh is smaller than the plastic gates.What is the difference between dehydrators ABC model GM A601.107 and ABC 728,002 luxury?
The ABC model of luxury is a new version of the GM model. The news is a new button for selecting the heating power (button turns instead of a slider button notched) and a redesign of the handle. The higher price of the deluxe model is never justified.What living food?
The food is alive to eat only raw product equivalents. Food can still be sprouted (eg seeds), but fermented or cooked at a temperature below 40 ° C. Thus as a dehydrator Excalibur is quite suitable for this type of diet because it can precisely control the temperature below 40 ° C.What to do with dried fruit?
You can eat dried fruit as such for a drink when hiking or taste. Otherwise you can use in recipes cakes, dishes or soups.Where can I find the manual for my dryer?
If you have lost the instructions for your dryer you can find most manuals of food dehydrators on the "All modes of 'employment' .Who to contact for more information on industrial dehydrators?
For more information on dehydrators or dryers, please contact fumoir.net , a partner of fruit-seches.com. Fumoir.net offers a complete range of industrial dehydrators.