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For Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension.
Are you considering purchasing an electric food dehydrator?
Basic electric dehydrators consist of an electric element for heat, a fan, and vents for circulation. There are some important things to consider before you buy:
- If you plan to dry multiple foods at the same time, choose a model with the fan and element located on the side of the unit. This limits mixing of flavors.
- Choose double wall construction of metal or high-grade plastic with the UL seal of approval.
- It’s also important that your dehydrator have an enclosed thermostat, timer, a dial for regulating temperature, and 4 to 10 open mesh trays.
For more information on drying foods, visit the National Center for Home Food Preservation online.
I’m Susie Craig form Washington State University Extension and this has been Food Safety in a Minute.