The usual methods of preserving the harvest for the winter through drying require a lot of effort, time and a rather big area. Surely, among the inveterate summer residents, newspapers with mushrooms, fruits and vegetables spread throughout the apartment are still fresh in my memory, that there’s simply nowhere to set foot on.
The most attractive alternative to a traditional and time-consuming procedure is an electric vegetable dryer. Which model is best to buy in a particular case, largely depends on the estimated volumes. Ordinary apparatuses are able to dry from 5 kg of products in a relatively short time. That is, here the volumes will depend mainly on your desires and the availability of ingredients, and not on the free area under your feet.
Today's home appliances market offers many options, in addition, you can find a lot of reviews on dryers for vegetables and fruits. Which model will be ideal only for you is a serious question. And here it’s not worth approaching the purchase after the sleeves. We’ll just try to weigh the pros and cons on the example of specific devices in order to narrow the range of choice as much as possible.
So, let's try to figure out which dryer for vegetables is better. User reviews, advantages and disadvantages of devices, as well as the desirability of buying a particular model will be considered in our article. We will start with manufacturers, and end with a list of the most intelligent dryers.
Manufacturers
Many venerable European brands are engaged in the production of such equipment, but equipment from domestic manufacturers will become the most practical purchase for the Russian consumer. A dryer is not a smartphone or a computer, so you should not look only at "abroad".
Russian companies have a good base, which dates back to Soviet times and, you can say, the dog was eaten on a similar technique. But it’s up to you to decide which option is best for you, that is, which dryer for vegetables. It is better to study the reviews about the models you like at specialized forums, because on popular sites they are mostly just custom-made, so there is little sense in them.
Spectrum Instrument
The domestic company is not the first ten years present in the market of household electrical appliances. A good half of the models feel quite confident and make good competition with their foreign counterparts. Reviews about the dryers for vegetables from the "Spectrum device", mostly positive. The domestic consumer is primarily attracted by the low cost of products along with their quality component.
All products go through meticulous quality control department and comply with state norms and standards. The manufacturer understands that the market is populated by imported and high-quality goods, so the competition is very fierce, and today's consumer does not forgive marriage and other shortcomings and immediately looks the other way. One or the most successful and sought-after range of the Spectrum-Pribor company is the Veterok vegetable dryer.
TD "Volter"
This is the official representative and commercial person of the RosTechByt factory, which is located in the city of Volzhsky, in the Volgograd region. The production has been working for more than a dozen years and specializes specifically in summer cottage machinery and related equipment, so the topic of vegetable dryers is more than close.
The most successful series for the company is considered to be the Voltaire of the same name, where the latest models marked “Lux” easily compete with foreign counterparts. Reviews of vegetable dryers from this manufacturer are almost entirely positive. Yes, and more than affordable cost pleases every consumer.
RawMID
This is a fairly well-known manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom. Unlike other Chinese companies stamping consumer goods left and right, RawMID with the due attention and care for the consumer produces the best vegetable dryers. The brand is represented mainly in the premium segment, so its products are notable for their high prices.
Reviews of vegetable dryers from this company are entirely positive. Yes, the models are expensive, but the abundance of functionality, high-quality assembly and rich equipment appealed to the most demanding users.
There are other manufacturers in this segment that deserve attention: the Polish Zelmer, the American Mystery, the Japanese Shivaki, and the domestic Rotor plants with Petromash. They can also please the consumer with high-quality equipment in many respects. But still, the first three manufacturers can boast of the maximum percentage of positive feedback on dryers.
Next, we denote the small rating of vegetable dryers, 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 dryers:
- Rawmid Dream Vitamin DDV-07.
- VolTera 1000 Lux.
- "Ginger Super."
- "Breeze" ESOF-0.5 / 220.
Consider each participant in the rating in more detail.
"Breeze ESOF-0.5 / 220"
The dryer for vegetables from "Spectrum-Pribor" is one of the most popular domestic devices. 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.
This dryer for vegetables 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.
Judging by user reviews, the model boasts other, 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.
"Ginger Super"
This is a metal dryer for vegetables from the domestic manufacturer Petromash. 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.
Drying Features
Judging by the same reviews from users, a significant consumption of electricity acts as a fly in the ointment. 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 (impractical for fans).
Estimated cost - about 4000 rubles.
VolTera 1000 Lux
The Volter 1000 Lux vegetable dryer for domestic production is very popular among Russian consumers. The model received a high-quality plastic case of class ABS 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 are 40 and 60⁰). It also has a cold blow function.
Drying Features
Users respond beautifully about the model and especially warmly about one of its interesting features. The uniformity of drying, as well as minimizing the mixing of odors are 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 very design of the device is hung 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.
Device 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 70⁰. Degrees are supported properly and do not jump as it happens with budget models.
Users are very positive about the model. She is good to everyone and she simply does not have any critical flaws. Of course, the price tag will not please ordinary domestic consumers, but high quality has never been affordable, so the device can be recommended to those who are professionally, and not from time to time, engaged in drying.
Advantages of the model:
- products of excellent quality at the exit;
- electronic control;
- excellent assembly and materials;
- universality;
- large volumes.
Disadvantages:
- the price is too high for an ordinary domestic consumer.
Estimated cost - about 14,000 rubles.