How to use the dehydrator for vegetables and fruits

Absolutely every modern man knows what are microwave ovens and juicers. But what a dehydrator is and what its purpose is - not everyone realizes this. This article will provide answers to your questions.

Differences Drying and Dehydrator

The dehydrator is a specialized tool that is used to remove moisture from products. The goal is the same as that of a simple dryer, but there is still a difference. The main difference of the described device is directly in how it works. The dehydrator is equipped with a thermostat, and therefore does not just dry the food, but gently deprives it of moisture.

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So, this device has the ability to adjust the temperature. The dryer allows you to set it approximately, but dehydrators for drying fruit and other products have the function of precise temperature control in the chamber. Do I need this option? In each product there are substances that are useful for humans, in order to preserve them, you will need maintaining a certain temperature.

For example, in order to dry fruit well, you should not raise it above 38 degrees Celsius.

Drying in the dehydrator allows you to get a better product, as shown by practical research. When heat treatment of vegetables and fruits is performed with a conventional dryer for vegetables and fruits, they end up being dried outside and wet inside. If you want to keep them for a long time, nothing good will come of it, because the moisture will cause mold and further deterioration of food. As for the dehydrator, it conducts full drying, while maintaining beneficial features in vegetables or fruits.

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Types of dehydrators

It is accepted to allocate two types of devices for removal of moisture:

• vertical;
• horizontal.

Concerning verticalIt costs much less than the second option. It is possible to increase the trays to the desired size. The main disadvantage is the mixing of tastes, because the air flow is directed from one side. In addition, to check the readiness of products, the device must be turned off.

Vertical type dehydrator

Device horizontal type more expensive, but it has more advantages. First of all, you can control the process itself through the glass door. Food tastes are not mixed. It is worth noting a more attractive appearance.

The lack of horizontal dehydrators is only one - the inability to put additional trays.

Horizontal type dehydrator

What can be dried in the machine

Such a device is really needed, because it makes life more comfortable, plus, it’s easy to use. It can dry the following:

• fruits and vegetables;
• nuts or mushrooms.

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But that is not all. A modern, high-quality dehydrator is also used to remove moisture from herbs used for medicinal purposes. The device is well suited for the preparation of such food:

• pizza;
• cakes;
• pancakes;
• loaves of bread

As a rule, the instruction manual contains a number of recipes to make life easier for the owner.

Banana Pancakes

The cooking time is 10 hours. Of the ingredients you need to have six bananas, 160 grams of flax seeds, 100 grams of walnuts, as well as a glass of orange juice.

When everything you need is available, you need to grind the nuts to the point where they turn into sand. The next step is to mix the sand from the nuts as well as the seeds. In the resulting mass, add bananas and juice. All this must be poured into a blender. Spread the mass evenly throughout the dehydrator. Dry for six hours at 40 degrees. After the sheet you need to turn and wait a few more hours. When the pancakes are cooked, pour them honey

Dried tomatoes

You will need tomatoes, as well as spices in any quantity. The time taken to prepare the dish is from 25 to 36 hours. How to cook? Take tomatoes, cut them into rings and put on sheets for a specified time. If desired, sprinkle tomatoes.

How to use an electric dryer

There is nothing difficult to use.On the case are the necessary buttons - with their help, you can adjust the temperature and set the timer. Also on each such device is present start button. To turn on the device, you must install a plug in the outlet with a normal voltage of 220 volts.

The device must have a blowing system: it is forbidden to hang all sorts of rags or put newspapers on it, so as not to impede air circulation. This is all that can be said about the operation. For more information about the use of the device can be found in the instructions.