Fruits, berries and vegetables - this is a real storehouse of useful elements for our body. But if in the summer months they can be found literally at every step, then in winter this is a big problem. Popular methods of preserving such flora are canning and freezing. But there is a more modern and less laborious option - this is an electric dryer for fruits and vegetables.
With its help, you can make dried apples, pear marshmallows, crunchy bananas and many other exotic dishes. In most instructions for electric dryers for fruits and vegetables, this list is far from one sheet.
There are a lot of similar equipment on the market, and of different types and from different price categories. Even experienced users get confused in the presented assortment, not to mention ordinary consumers. Therefore, for many, the question is “Which electric dryers for fruits and vegetables are better and why?” more relevant than ever. Reviews on specific models do not always help determine the purchase, especially since a good half of the responses, as a rule, are bought. But, nevertheless, you can still make the right choice if you have at least some theoretical basis at your disposal.
So, let’s try to figure out which electric dryer for vegetables and fruits to choose in a particular case, what should I pay attention to first and how not to miscalculate with a purchase. We will analyze the main classification criteria and give as an example some of the most successful models of different types.
Criterias of choice
All electric dryers for fruits and vegetables can be classified into four types: by type of heating, by location of trays, by capacity and by the presence of a temperature regulator. Depending on your goals and preferences, the appropriate type is selected.
Type of heating
Here we have a convective and infrared type of equipment. The first is the most common, but has a complicated design, as well as a greater cost. The principle of operation of the convective electric dryer for fruits and vegetables is quite simple. The main structural parts are the heating element and the fan. Under the action of the hot stream, moisture is released from the ingredients put into the dryer, and after a while the finished product is obtained.
In most cases, the infrared electric dryer for fruits and vegetables looks like a simple bedding or a small drawer, where the basic principle of heating is similar to ordinary sunlight. This solution allows you to more effectively preserve the natural color and properties of the embedded ingredients, but the time for the entire process will require significantly more than in the case of convective models.
Tray location
In electric dryers for fruits and vegetables, trays can be placed vertically or horizontally. In the first case, we have a floor construction, where heat can be supplied both from below and from above. If the heating element is located below, then the number of levels increases markedly, as well as productivity, thanks to the usual physical laws.
Designs with top heat supply are easy to maintain, reliable and have a longer operational period. The only negative is the restriction on the volume of products. If you take into account the reviews on electric dryers for fruits and vegetables with both lower and upper types of heat supply, it is clear that the first type is preferred by advanced users who are not averse to rummaging in the design and are not squeamish about carrying out preventive maintenance. The upper type of heating is more suitable for beginners and those who do not want to bother once again with washing and cleaning equipment.
Horizontal dryers are equipped with sliding trays of the type of baking sheets, that is, each of them can be opened independently of the others. The main heating element in this case is mounted on the rear wall. This type of equipment is notable for its reliable design, long operational period and ease of maintenance. Perhaps the only critical minus is the footprint. Therefore, horizontal type electric dryers are mostly preferred by professionals who have at their disposal a special room for equipment operation.
Power
This indicator has a greater effect on the capacity of the equipment than on the speed or quality of drying. That is, the higher the power of the device, the more products it will be able to work at the same time.
A good half of standard models have a power of 500 watts. This is a kind of golden mean. Well, other indicators can vary from 250 to 1000 watts. The greater the power, the correspondingly more productive the model.
Temperature controller
To maintain the beneficial properties of the processed products, the temperature should be as close to natural as possible. For convection type equipment, the best option would be gradation from 30 to 75 degrees, while for infrared models - from 40 to 60 degrees. The minimum temperature will perfectly affect the drying of grass and greens, and the average and highest temperature is just right for vegetables and fruits.
Next, we denote a small rating of electric dryers for fruits and vegetables, which included the most sensible models, distinguished by their quality component, and also received a lot of positive feedback from users.
List of the best electric dryers:
- Rawmid Dream Vitamin DDV-07.
- VolTera 1000 Lux.
- "Petromash Ginger Super."
- "Breeze" ESOF-0.5 / 220.
- "Summer resident-4."
Consider each participant in the rating in more detail.
"Summer resident-4" (infrared)
This model with an infrared type of drying was distinguished by impressive power and rather high-quality assembly. If in time to carry out and carry out all the necessary service points, then the device will last a very long time. The model is perfect for drying fruits with vegetables and herbs with mushrooms.
One of the main advantages of the device over analogues, in addition to impressive power, is its huge size. Five mesh trays will easily take on board up to 7 kilograms of food. In addition, the model pleased with its versatility. In it, you can simultaneously cook and ryazhenka, and dry pasta, and other culinary products.
Advantages of the model:
- good working volume;
- impressive (for its price category and type) power;
- five equivalent trays are available;
- universality of the model;
- very good build quality and materials used.
Disadvantages:
- the model copes with specific drying (dates, bananas, etc.).
Estimated cost - about 8000 rubles.
"Veterok" ESOF-0.5 / 220
The Veterok fruit and vegetable dryer from Spectrum Pribor is one of the most popular domestic appliances. The main consumers of the dryer are the owners of cottages and household plots. The model allows with due simplicity and ease to prepare vegetables and fruits for the winter, if they did not fit in the freezer. Moreover, after processing, they take up significantly less space and are not so demanding on storage.
The Veterok electric dryer for vegetables and fruits can be called a budget option, but this does not make it any worse. The manufacturer for the most part saved on design, which is clearly not critical for this kind of equipment.
The model boasts other and more important characteristics. Here we have a good capacity of 5 kg, a transparent case, high-quality pallets in the amount of 5 pieces and the effective operation of the device. As a pleasant and small bonus on the cover is a list of popular products along with the necessary parameters for drying them.
The operating temperature is regulated by a simple mechanical switch, at the borders of 55-75 degrees. Separately, it is worth mentioning the configuration. Some models may have three trays instead of five, so be sure to pay attention to this point. Because the difference in price between one and the other equipment is almost not felt.
Pluses of model:
- reliable domestic design;
- visual control of the cooking process;
- good roominess;
- light weight (about 4 kg);
- more than adequate cost for the available characteristics.
Minuses:
- There is no auto power off after the timer stops working.
Estimated price - about 2000 rubles.
"Petromash Ryzhik Super"
This is a metal electric dryer for vegetables and fruits of convective type. The model was distinguished by a high power indicator, as well as an intelligently thought out design, where blowing with heated air (up to 70 degrees) is organized as efficiently as possible.
The fan is located below and works in tandem with a high-quality ceramic heating element. Judging by customer reviews, the dryer almost completely preserves all the useful properties of products - vitamins and biological substances, and also gives fruits and vegetables a natural color. The last point for some users is critical, given the fate of the products.
Dryer Features
As a fly in the ointment there is a significant consumption of electricity. If drying is not professional, but from time to time, then the practicality of the model does not seem so cloudless. Large energy costs are more than compensated by volumes, which is good for sales, but it too hits the pocket of ordinary dried fruit lovers.
Advantages of the model:
- high power rates;
- two main temperature conditions;
- excellent output quality;
- almost instantaneous heating to operating temperature;
- the presence of protection against overheating;
- five pallets.
Disadvantages:
- high power consumption of the device (not practical for amateurs).
Estimated cost - about 4000 rubles.
VolTera 1000 Lux
Convective electric dryer for vegetables and fruits Voltaire Lux domestic production is very popular among Russian consumers. The model is equipped with a high-quality ABS plastic case with excellent heat resistance, so there will be no problems with extraneous odors.
The device is equipped with five pallets, but the design (height - 34 cm, internal diameter - 35 cm) allows the use of up to 15 trellised trays up to 40 mm high. The total useful volume of the dryer varies within 20 liters, and a power of 1000 W is enough for high-quality processing.
Unlike conventional modifications, the "Lux" prefix assumes the presence of a capillary thermostat operating at a temperature of 30 to 75 degrees (standard versions - 40 and 60 degrees). It also has a cold blow function.
Distinctive features of the dryer
In addition, the device has another interesting feature. The uniformity of drying, as well as minimizing the mixing of odors is ensured by a separate air supply. That is, for each level has its own separate duct. The same moment allows you to abandon the rearrangement of the trays, as well as similar equipment, when, for example, the top row comes faster than the bottom or vice versa.
Pluses of model:
- effective work with competent airflow;
- excellent assembly and high quality plastic;
- impressive working volume;
- capillary thermostat;
- You can cook pastille.
Minuses:
- pallets are expensive and wear out quickly.
Estimated price - about 5000 rubles.
Rawmid Dream Vitamin DDV-07
This is already close to a professional level with the corresponding capabilities, equipment and price tag. The model was distinguished by its versatility, convenience and quality assembly. The device can be called an ideal option not only for home cooking, but also for organizing a small point of sale.
The dryer is able to "digest" the usual fruits, vegetables and mushrooms, as well as other exotic foods like pastille, as well as ferment large-sized products, for example, yoghurts in liter jars.
The design of the device itself is equipped with high-quality heat-resistant plastic in compliance with all environmental standards. The fan located on the back side provides uniform and effective drying. Also pleased with the delivery model. It includes 7 main trays of stainless steel, 6 - especially for pastille and the same for herbs and other bulk ingredients.
Model Features
Despite the powerful fan, the design turned out to be relatively compact, and a useful volume of 25 liters is enough for 5 kg of greenery. The sensible thermostat allows you to adjust the temperature over a wide range - from 35 to 70 degrees. Degrees are supported properly and do not jump, as happens with budget models.
Advantages of the model:
- products of excellent quality at the exit;
- electronic control;
- excellent assembly and materials;
- universality;
- almost professional level.
Disadvantages:
- the price is too high for an ordinary domestic consumer.
Estimated cost - about 14,000 rubles.