In summer, the assortment of vegetables, fruits and berries is very diverse. And the prices for them are lower than in winter. Most summer residents grow crops in abundance in the summer. Therefore, it becomes necessary to preserve vegetables and fruits for a long time so that as many useful substances as possible remain in them. Convenient electric dryers for vegetables, fruits and berries will help in this matter.
Content
- Types and principle of action
- Purchase selection criteria
- Review of popular models
Types and principle of action
Most household electrical appliances are represented on the market by both luxury and budget models. This also applies to electric fruit dryers. Expensive models use a more effective method of removing moisture from fruits and have additional functions, while budget models are simpler in design and the method of removing moisture from fruits is less effective.
Infrared radiation used in expensive devices penetrates deeply into vegetables, fruits, mushrooms or berries, heats them up and evaporates moisture. At the same time, the taste and color of the fruit is almost completely preserved, since the drying process takes place at a relatively low temperature.
In budget models, the convection method is used: the fruits are blown with hot air, which heats them and removes water vapor.
This method is simpler and cheaper, but due to the heating of the product, its quality is ultimately lower than when processing infrared rays.
Purchase selection criteria
In fact, all electric dryers for vegetables and fruits are a case with several trays, blown with warm air or exposed to infrared rays. To select the most suitable model it is recommended to pay attention to the following parameters:
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number of trays and capacity; - power;
- drying method;
- temperature regime;
- type of control and additional functions.
The capacity of the most popular models ranges from 3 to 15 kg. To provide a large family with dried fruits for the winter, an option with a load of 5 kg is sufficient. For the industrial production of dried fruits, choose models with a maximum load of raw fruits. The number of trays depends on the load, it is recommended to choose models with trays with high sides, since you can dry whole apricots or small apples in them.
For household use quite enough devices with a power of 400-500 watts. Even fish and meat can be dried in them. Sample dryers with a power of 250-400 W are suitable for small families. Industrial models have a power from 500 to 1000 W.
As mentioned earlier, infrared devices are recommended to preserve the maximum amount of vitamins and microelements. Convection models process raw materials faster, but the quality of dried fruits is noticeably worse.
Mechanical control is simpler and more reliable, and electronically controlled models can be more precisely tuned and adjusted during operation. Some models are equipped with additional functions:
- a thermostat to maintain a given temperature regime;
- timer for switching off and on after a specified period of time;
- the mode of preparation of yogurt or kefir.
Electric dryers with a transparent body are convenient in that it is possible to monitor the condition of raw materials and adjust the operation of the dryer if necessary.
Review of popular models
One of the best models is the Rotor SSh-002 due to the optimal balance of price and quality. The power of the device is 520 W, convective type, maximum load is 5 kg. Reliable mechanical control and an approximate price of $ 35 contribute to the popularity of this unit as a good household electric dryer.
Infrared dryer sample - Dachnik-4. Its 800 W power gives it high performance. Mechanical control, it is permissible to load up to 4 kg of raw materials. The body of the device and the working pallets are made of durable sheet metal. The approximate cost is $ 140.
Scarlett SC-FD421001 is popular among foreign samples. Mechanical control makes it reliable, 250 W of power is enough for domestic use. The maximum amount of raw materials to be loaded is 4 kg. The transparent body allows you to visually control the drying process without opening the lid. This model also has an additional function - this is the ability to cook homemade yoghurts. Estimated cost is $ 45.
Another popular model of domestic production is BelOMO 8360. Its main feature is its very quiet operation. Technical indicators: power 500 W, loading 5 kg, mechanical control.
Among the electronically controlled convection dryers, the Polaris PFD 1605AD model is in demand. Its power is 350 W, loading up to 5 kg of raw materials, 5 pallets with a side height of 35 mm, which makes it a good option even for a large family.
The Ezidri Ultra FD1000 electric dryer is suitable for both domestic use and for use in cafes or canteens. Its power is 1000 W, convective type, raw material loading up to 15 kg, mechanical control.
A wide variety of models of electric dryers will allow any buyer, regardless of income level, to find a device that fully meets the purpose of use. For those who want to enjoy the taste of their favorite fruits even in winter, this device will become truly indispensable.
