It is quite possible to prepare products, preserving their natural aroma, color, vitamins and nutrients without using a freezer and adding any preservatives. And the miraculous unit will help you with this - the Ezidri dryer (Isidri) manufactured by the New Zealand company Hydraflow Industries Limeted. It will qualitatively dry any fruits, vegetables, herbs and even meat. In addition, you can easily cook many different goodies (marshmallows, chips, granola, snacks, etc.) using such an assistant as the Isidri dryer. Reviews of happy owners confirm this.
Operating principle
The principle of operation of the Isidri dehydrator (dryer) is the uniform movement of air produced by the engine (from the perimeter to the center) through all installed trays. This ensures the same temperature and humidity at all levels. Thanks to the unique drying method using horizontal convection, the processed products dry evenly in all trays. It should also be noted that when processing various products, mixing of odors does not occur. This is one of the main advantages of the Isidri technique. In the apparatus you can dry several types of products at the same time, and at the same time they will not lose their flavor.
A running unit does not affect the room temperature.
Electric Dryer Isidri: Models
Isidri dehydrators are represented by three models:
- Classic Everyday FD300;
- Snackmaker FD500;
- Ultra FD1000.
The material for the manufacture of the housing of all Isidri dryers is food grade plastic (ABS). Mandatory components included in the package are one mesh designed to facilitate drying of bulk and sticky products, and one drip tray. The number of trays depends on the dehydrator model. They, like nets, if necessary, increase the volume of processed products, can be purchased additionally.
Specifications
All Isidri devices have protective thermal fuses and double insulation. The electric dryer does not require constant monitoring and the presence of the user, since it instantly turns off in the event of power surges or overheating. The main technical characteristics of the models under consideration are given in the table.
| Indicator | Classic Everyday FD300 | Snackmaker FD500 | Ultra FD1000 |
Dimensions: - height, mm - diameter, mm | 230 340 | 268 330 | 280 390 |
| Weight, kg | 3,5 | 3,7 | 4.7 |
| Nameplate power (in operating mode), Tue | 500 (170−250) | 500 (170−250) | 1000 (500) |
| Temperature mode, ° C | 50−55 | 35-60 (3 levels) | 35-60 (5 levels) |
| Type of control | automatic | sensory | mechanical |
| Power Supply, V (Hz) | 220−240 (50) | 220−240 (50) | 220−240 (50) |
Equipment: - tray, pcs. - mesh, pcs. - pallet, pcs. | 4 1 1 | 5 1 1 | 5 1 1 |
| The maximum number of trays, pcs. | 10 | fifteen | thirty |
| Warranty from the manufacturer, months | 12 | 24 | 24 |
Classic Everyday FD300
The Isidri 300 fruit dryer is the simplest model of dehydrators of this type with a minimum set of functions and one temperature mode, which is automatically configured after the device is connected to the network. Despite the apparent simplicity, the unit dries products very high quality.
It is used in the processing of fruits and vegetables for a small family. The maximum weight of the loaded products is 4 kg. To increase their number, you can purchase additional trays.
Snackmaker FD500
This is a versatile apparatus that has three temperature conditions and allows you to process a wide variety of types of products. So, at 30−35 ° C dried herbs and herbs. The temperature range of 45-50 ° C is designed for the processing of vegetables, fruits, berries, as well as the preparation of pastille and many more useful goodies. In the range of 55-60 ° C, the Isidri 500 dryer copes with mushrooms, meat and fish. If you pre-marinate them, you can get delicious snacks. In addition, soups that can be easily restored by pouring water can be dried in the apparatus. What is not a great idea for lunch at the office?
There are many more options for the procurement of various products, which Isidri (dryer) allows to realize. You can create your own recipes by boldly experimenting with this kitchen assistant.
Ultra FD1000
This model is a professional machine that allows you to process very large volumes of products efficiently and safely. This dryer is the most powerful (1000 W) of all considered models. The device allows you to simultaneously process products loaded in 30 trays. The dehydrator is equipped with a manual temperature controller that allows you to work in 5 modes.
Isidri dryer: reviews
Users who comment on the operation of Isidri dryers identify the following as their main advantages:
- The ability to increase or decrease the number of work trays without compromising the quality of the device. That is, dryers with equal success cope with both small and large load volumes.
- Uniform drying of products at all levels, so that users are freed from the need to rearrange trays during the operation of the apparatus.
- Preservation of the natural color and smell of processed vegetables, fruits and herbs.
- Profitability. Actual power values are on average two times less than stated in the passport due to the fact that the heating element is automatically turned off when the required temperature level is reached for drying a certain type of product in an apparatus such as the Isidri dryer.
Customer reviews contain information that most of them consider their rather high cost as a disadvantage of these dehydrators. So, the prices for them, depending on the model, range from 8 to 15 thousand rubles. That is, the Isidri vegetable dryer is many times more expensive than dehydrators of other brands. However, users who are able to compare the operation of the devices and the quality of the resulting product, assure that it is worth the money.
Practical tips for making pastille in the Isidri dryer
One of the most popular delicacies that a dryer makes Isidri (consumer reviews confirm this fact) is, of course, fruit candy. It is enjoyed by both adults and children. It can also be mashed by diluting one to one with water. If you pour fruit pastille with boiling water in a ratio of 3: 1, you get a delicious jam. It is also good as a filling for pies or a layer in biscuit cakes.
Let's get acquainted with some practical tips that will help you prepare this yummy properly.
To prepare the pastille, the fruits can be grated or mashed from them (then the pastille will be thinner). The pastille is more even, the mass for which is prepared using a blender. Quickly oxidizing fruits, such as, for example, pears or apples, it is recommended to pre-cook and cool. Mashed potatoes are preferable from overripe fruits. In the paste mass, honey or sugar is optionally added. It is possible not to sweeten at all, preserving the natural taste of fruits, which is quite real if the Isidri dryer does the drying.
Pastille recipes provide for its preparation not only from fruits, but also from berries. However, often the finished product is fragile. To avoid this, it is recommended to combine berries with some fruits. Then the pastille will certainly not be fragile and, in addition, in this way you can reduce the number of seeds in it.
The pan should be lightly greased with vegetable oil. Otherwise, sticking is possible. When spreading the mass on a pallet, try to make the layer in the middle thinner than at the edges. For a Snackmaker FD500 pallet, it is recommended to use no more than 1 glass of mashed potatoes, for Ultra FD1000 - no more than 2 glasses. The smaller the applied mass, the thinner the pastille and the faster it will cook. Avoid getting mashed potatoes on the base of the dehydrator, as this may damage it.
It is advisable not to move the device during the preparation of the pastille. Drying time averages from 12 to 16 hours. The pastille is considered finished when it ceases to stick in the center of the pallet. An exception is a product made from berries or bananas. This marshmallow may slightly stick.
The finished product is removed from the pallet in a warm state, folded into a tube and cooled. Store pastilles preferably in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This method helps to store it for quite some time.