The 12 trays 800W digital food dehydrator is a precision-engineered appliance designed to preserve the nutritional value and flavor of fruits, vegetables, meats, and herbs through controlled moisture removal.
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Combining power with precision, its 800W heating element and advanced airflow system ensure efficient dehydration, while the digital temperature control (ranging from 95°F to 165°F) allows users to tailor settings to specific food types. The 12-layer stainless steel trays provide an expansive drying area, making it suitable for both home enthusiasts and small-scale producers seeking to batch-process ingredients. Unlike traditional drying methods, this dehydrator minimizes nutrient loss by maintaining consistent temperatures, ensuring preserved foods retain essential vitamins, minerals, and natural flavors.
Parameter | Details |
Power | 800W heating element with variable fan speed |
Temperature Range | 95°F–165°F (35°C–74°C) with 1°F precision adjustment |
Timer | 0–72 hours with 30-minute increment settings |
Tray Material | 304-grade stainless steel (0.5mm thickness) |
Tray Quantity | 12, each measuring 13" x 11" (33cm x 28cm) |
Drying Capacity | 10.9ft⊃2; (1.01m²) total drying area |
Safety Features | Overheat protection (activates at 185°F), auto shut-off, cool-touch housing |
Efficient Drying: The 800W heating element, paired with a rear-mounted axial fan, creates consistent horizontal airflow that circulates evenly across all 12 trays. This design eliminates uneven drying common in stackable models with top/bottom heating, ensuring uniform results regardless of tray position. Compared to 400–600W dehydrators, it reduces processing time by approximately 30% for fruits and vegetables, and up to 20% for meats.
Large Capacity: With 12 stainless steel trays, the dehydrator accommodates substantial batches—enough to dry 10 lbs of apples, 8 lbs of tomatoes, or 5 lbs of beef jerky in a single cycle. The trays feature raised edges to prevent food slippage and are fully removable for easy loading, unloading, and cleaning. They are also dishwasher-safe, simplifying post-use maintenance.
User-Friendly Interface: The LCD digital display clearly shows temperature and timer settings, with intuitive touch controls for easy adjustment. A built-in memory function retains settings during brief power interruptions, preventing process disruption. The auto shut-off function activates when the set time elapses, enhancing safety and energy efficiency by avoiding unnecessary operation.
Versatile Applications: Beyond fruits and vegetables, the dehydrator handles a range of ingredients, including homemade jerky (beef, turkey, fish), herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary), fruit leathers, and even pet treats (sweet potato chews, chicken strips). The temperature range is optimized for different needs: 95–115°F for herbs and delicate fruits, 125–145°F for vegetables and fruit leathers, and 155–165°F for meats to ensure food safety.
Home Food Preservation: Families can reduce food waste by drying surplus produce from gardens or farmers markets, creating shelf-stable snacks that retain nutritional value. Dried fruits and vegetables make convenient additions to cereals, trail mixes, and baked goods.
Herbal Medicine and Crafts: Herbalists and hobbyists use it to preserve medicinal herbs at low temperatures, maintaining their active compounds. Dried flowers and herbs also serve as ingredients for potpourri, sachets, and homemade skincare products.
Pet Treat Preparation: Pet owners can create additive-free treats using fresh, organic ingredients, avoiding preservatives and artificial flavors found in commercial products. The dehydrator’s precise temperature control ensures safe drying of meat-based treats.
Small Businesses: Artisanal food producers, farmers market vendors, and cottage food operators use the dehydrator to create consistent, high-quality products such as dried fruit mixes, specialty jerky, and flavored vegetable chips, extending shelf life for retail sales.