Summer and autumn season is ideal for harvesting fruits and vegetables for the winter and every day to get vitamins necessary for the body, and an assistant in this matter can become a dryer. With its help it will be easy to dry fruits, vegetables, berries, mushrooms, even on rainy, not sunny days. Let's analyze what kinds of dryers exist for fruit and vegetables, by what criteria they should be chosen, what elements should be present in such a technique.
Varieties of dryers for fruits and vegetables
There are vertical and horizontal apparatus for drying fruits. The format of the first implies the presence of trays or trays, which are placed in the device through the opening at the top. Horizontal drying is done by the type of oven, where the grids are installed on one side. Each mistress herself determines which type will be comfortable, the main thing that it should be taken into account is the possibility to remove one of the baking trays without interfering with drying vegetables on others. According to the principle of action, the fruit dehydrators are divided as follows:
- Infrared types of dryers for vegetables and fruits maintain the temperature inside the appliances from 40 to 60 degrees, which allows you to keep the vitamins in the fruit in the maximum volume. Fruits and vegetables, dried by infrared drying, have a large thickness and are easily softened in water. If the apricot is processed in such a device, then it will make dried apricots.
- Convection dryers operate by using hot air, which is supplied from above or below. They dry the fruit so that the result is a hard and fine drying. The advantage of this type of technology is the low cost of the device and the ability to store vitamins in fruits and vegetables. The degree of drying is determined by the time the product is in the drying.
Criteria for choosing a dryer for fruits and vegetables
There are many parameters that need to be considered when choosing a dryer for fruits and vegetables. Before you make an order in an online store or buy a device on the market, it is worth analyzing existing models, manufacturers and the latest innovations. After that, each hostess will easily understand which device will be ideal for her kitchen. Consider the important parameters of dryers for fruits and vegetables.
Capacity
The volume of vegetables and fruits that can be placed in the drying device must be maximized. This is what every housewife thinks, which wants to prepare more useful products for the winter. But here it is also necessary to take into account that extra pans( empty) should be removed. The capacity of drying depends both on the number of pallets that exist, and on their size. It is important that for each baking tray it is allowed to lay out any vegetables and fruits at the same time, but the main thing is that they do not have a sharp odor that can be mixed.
By capacity, we can distinguish between vegetable and fruit drying from 0.5 kg per pallet to 2 kg. Such a weight is suggested to put the producers on one baking tray, so that all the fruits have access to the light rays and easily dried out. Each hostess should take into account that if there is not enough fruit and vegetables for drying, then you should not choose very powerful and capacious household appliances, as she will spend extra energy. The gas stove is also suitable for drying, but it consumes more electricity.
Power
All drying for fruits and vegetables is used to operate an electrical network. There are models with power from 100 W to 1000 W.The higher this indicator, the faster the fruit will dry out. This indicates the maximum power used, since if a temperature of 40 degrees is set, less electricity will be consumed, and if 60 is more. The optimum power of the dryer for domestic use is 300 to 500 watts( as in the brands Saturn, Supra, Bosch).If this indicator is lower, then the apparatus will not be able to dry large fruits.
Case material
There are metal and plastic dryers for vegetables, fruits, berries. The housing material influences the heat transfer and keeps the heat inside the device. Metal driers or models from stainless steel perform drying faster than plastic ones, but they are more expensive. Especially original are the dehydrators in transparent plastic. Such equipment clearly demonstrates the process of drying all fruits, so the landlady will not have to take out the baking sheets and read the product readiness time after time.
The location of the heating element
The heating element in the dryer can be either above or below. Side placement manufacturers rarely use, because with this arrangement will increase the size of the device, and this is not necessary for anyone. It is believed that more durable dryers with the location of the heating element at the top, tk.it does not get water, moisture and possible juice from the fruit. In this case, the hottest air will be on the upper layers, and only then it diffuses on the other baking trays.
temperature controller The most advanced dryer models are equipped with a temperature regulator, which allows you to determine the value with which to dry fruits and vegetables. Whole cherries should be dried at a temperature of 40-45, and apricot without a stone at 50-60 degrees. The cheaper models of dryers do not have such a regulator, but they have an optimum value of 45-50 degrees, which allows them to dry out all fruits, leaving a maximum of vitamins in them. Such models are in the brands Molinex, Atlant, Termmix.
Timer
It is very important to prepare dried vegetables, fruits and berries to consider the time of their preparation, therefore many manufacturers mount timers in their equipment. With the use of this element, the landlady can put all the fruits, turn on the device, set his work for 1( 3, 5, 7) hours and leave for his own questions. After the scheduled time has elapsed, the drying will automatically turn off and wait for the following appointments. In the low-cost versions of such devices there are no timers, so the owners will have to manually switch off the dryer at the end of cooking.
Safety
As drying for vegetables and fruits is an electrical appliance that can work for a long time, it is important that it has a protection against overheating. Such a security measure will not only save the fruits from overdrying, but will also prolong the period of proper equipment service. The manufacturer rarely indicates the safety information on the device, but in the detailed instruction this data should be. When choosing a dryer it is worthwhile to carefully analyze the description of the safety parameters in order to understand what risks exist. Dryers operate in the range 220-230 volts.
Useful advices and recommendations
Using the electric dryer will be pleasant and useful for the family, if the owner immediately gets acquainted with our helpful tips. There are not many of them, but they make it easier to work with the device, suggesting how best to place the products inside the dryer:
- With the trays in the dryer standing, analyze whether it is possible to remove several pallets if there is not enough fruit for them. Good models are those that have this modification available.
- There are trays with holes( grilles) and without them. The first devices are more convenient, since the air to the fruits in the dryer comes from above as well as from below. This will ensure rapid drying of vegetables and fruits.
- The round or rectangular form of the dehydrator has no special value when dried. But most manufacturers produce models with rounded edges, since in such adaptations all the fruits are dried simultaneously.
- In the newest models of dryers, there can be a function of cooking yogurt. This is done by removing several trays and installing a special container with a lid in the apparatus. Milk with leaven is poured into such an adaptation and yoghurt is prepared in a matter of hours due to the presence of a low temperature.
- If a dryer model was chosen with a fan at the bottom of the appliance, then lay fruits, berries and vegetables separately on the table, and only then install the corresponding tray. So it will be possible to secure the mechanism from getting moisture and water on it.
- The dryer in working condition creates a little noise, as when the fan is on. Such a sound will always accompany the mechanism, but it is non-intrusive.
- When buying, see if there are pallets for cooking pastille and other dishes. In addition to the dryer, a book with many recipes can go.
- Do not dry fish and other products with a strong odor along with fruits and vegetables, as the latter will acquire a specific odor.
- Mushrooms are allowed to dry together with fruits and berries. The optimum temperature for them is about 40 degrees.
Overview of the most popular brands of dryers
The list of manufacturers and models of dryers is extensive, it pleases the buyer. Choosing, it is worth paying attention to the characteristics, and design, and whether technical service( warranty and post-warranty repair) is available in your city. Here are the main representatives:
- "Rotor".The most popular model of this brand "Diva" is made of plastic. The apparatus has removable pallets, and the heating element with a fan is located at the top.
- "Summer resident".Professional driers for use in the kitchen, equipped with ceramic infrared lamps, in most cases are made of metal. The heating element is located in the center of the apparatus, which allows you to quickly and evenly dry all the fruits.
- "Breeze".Classic apparatus for drying not for industrial use. Models of the manufacturer are in the budget class. The volume of products on 1 pallet up to 3 kg.
- Sukhovei. Household drying for vegetables, fruits, berries. The Russian brand produces models with a lower heating element, which is protected by a special tray. In the kit there are additional containers for dough and yogurt.
- "Belomo".Electric driers for products from the Belarusian manufacturer with built-in thermostats. In most models, there are 3 thermal regimes that allow you to dry mushrooms, berries, any fruits.
- "The Wonder".In such inexpensive apparatuses, up to 20 kg of fruit can easily be stacked. Dryers are produced in classic white color with the function of protection against overheating.
- «Zelmer».Models from the Polish manufacturer deserved popularity due to high quality. Although most of the trays are made of plastic, they do not break even under significant loads.
- "Izidri".Luxury dryers for home use. The models of this brand include all the necessary elements: thermoregulators, limiters, timers, delay start.
- Tefal. Models of dryers "FruitAir" from this manufacturer have a mechanical type of control and several modes of operation of the device. The transparent cover allows you to see how the centrifuge works inside the dryer.
- Polaris. A big plus of models of this manufacturer is the availability of additional utensils for cooking yoghurts. Many dryers have 8-10 temperature regimes.
- «Excalibur».Dehydrators of the luxury class are produced from black hardened plastic. The lateral location of the heating element allows the air to circulate well between the layers. Models are equipped with devices to save energy.
- "Sedona".Dehydrators of the American manufacturer "Tribest" are of high cost, because they are equipped with a digital display and are manufactured in the highest quality. Models are very comfortable in care, cleaning.
Where to buy and how much are
To buy dryers for various fruits is easy both in the usual supermarket with home appliances, and in online stores. If the landlady wants to buy branded original goods, then you should go to the official website and see the representative offices in the desired city. When ordering at retail, always analyze the rating of the product, which will indicate the opinion of the majority of users. Here is a list of outlets in which it is worth buying dryers:
| Drying shops, address | Approximate price range of dryers, rub. |
| «M-Video», st. Izmaylovskiy Val, 3, page 1, Russia, Moscow | from 1500 to 7000 |
| "Technology for Life", ul. Lublinskaya, 169, Moscow | from 800 to 5400 |
| "Samrem", available for purchase in bulk, Gorokhovaya St., 49, Russia, St. Petersburg | from 990 to 8460 |
| "Eldorado", st. Efimova, 3, Russia, St. Petersburg | from 1200 to 18500 |
| "The sea of options", st. Lelyushenko, 13, Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Rostov region. | from 2300 to 21890 |
| "Terminal", Red Army Street., 262/122, Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Rostov region. | from 5600 to 65700 |
| "Techno", st. Chernyshevskogo, 88, Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan | from 900 to 7900 |
| TehTorg, ul. Popova, 206B, 15, Barnaul, Altai Territory | from 1450 to 13200 |
| Energia, ul.Космонавтов, 8, Липецк, Липецкая обл. | from 1280 to 14190 |
Buy dryers conveniently in online stores, because there is always delivery to any region, a full catalog of products, customer reviews and recommendations for use. A positive feature of such sales points is the fact that they place detailed videos and photos describing the dryers. Here is a list of online stores where it is easy to order the models in question:
| Drying model, characteristics | Price, руб | Online shop |
| Drying machine Rotor Diva СШ-007-06 white with 5 removable trays, manufacturer - Russia | 1860 | wikimart.ru |
| Convective drying ELVIN SU-1 for 6 palletsfrom steel, luxury class | 3380 | servistorg.ru |
| Universal model of Supra DFS 311 dryer made of transparent plastic, heating element from above | 2590 with discount | ulmart.ru( Yulmart) |
| Dryer "Yagodka-2" for 5 kg of fruit, dark transparent plastic,round, heating element at the bottom | 2000 | tdbt.ru |
| Drier C3-520 Ljubava white and red with mesh pallets | 1947 | top-shop.ru |
| Convective drying "Mild Molgato 4", transparent with 4 sections | 2540 | servistorg.ru |
| Electric drier "Rosinka" with 7 pallets of beige color, power 450 W | 2120 | avito.ru |
| Infrared electric drier of professional type "Dachnik-4" | 6350 | servistorg.ru |
| Universal model of dryer ZELMER 36Z011, 4 transparent gray trays, there is a temperature limiter | 1699 | eldorado.ru( Eldorado) |
| Model of dehydrator Sedona SD-P9000, 9 trays, warranty 5 years | 45375 | madeindream.com |
| Obsttro Dryerckner OVP, Germany production, for 6 pallets | 2400 | shopotam.ru |
Video: self-made drying cabinet with own hands
Dryer is a very useful thing in every household, but since its cost for many families is high, the question is about the self-manufacturing of this unit. The scheme of the device is not very difficult, and if the farm has a person with engineering knowledge and skillful hands, then the task will not take much time. Here is a video with a master class on how to make a dryer with your own hands, which is suitable for both beginners and experienced domestic craftsmen:
Customer Reviews
Ivan Vitalievich, 52, Moscow : A Mulinex dryer was purchased in 2013.My wife was very happy with the purchase, because it turned out to dry almost everything that was at home from fruit. This is one of the best investments of money. In the kit to the dryer there were utensils for the preparation of kefir, yogurt. Dryer in the winter performs the function of cooking dairy products, this is a big plus.
Irina Oleksenko, 21, Kostroma : When you bought ZELMER 36Z011 dryers in an online store, you immediately thought that this was some kind of deception, since the price was not high. But after receiving the goods, they realized that everything was fine. Children can eat vitamin products every day. The dryers are made with small cuts, which allows the air to concentrate on the entire surface of the fruit and quickly to dry them.
Anna Vyacheslavovna Skolik, 38, Ivanovo : When buying a Rosinka drier for 450 watts, they conducted a test on their own in the store, everything seemed to work. After the start of the house, there was no result. Took to the repair, they fixed the connecting cable, now we are enjoying the well-functioning device. My husband managed to make dried fish in the dryer, although I had to wash it for a long time, but everyone is happy with the result.