(REVIEW) EXCALIBUR 3900B 9-TRAY DEHYDRATOR

I can't tell you enough how much I love my food dehydrator.  They are such a great addition to any household, if you are like me and love preserving food than this gadget is definitely for you!  Who wouldn't want to turn fruits, vegetables, and meats into concentrated tasty snacks!

I have been wanting one of these for years.  I had a Biltong king first (which is great for making biltong and drywors, I like that the meat can hang dry rather than lying flat.)  But I had a hard time achieving the dryness in the fruit and veg that you get from dehydrators.  Having read so many good things about food dehydrators and ending up with loads of garden surplus and looking for new ways to preserve food.  I looked at them on the internet, and swooned over them and read all the reviews. I finally took the plunge and last year bought the Excalibur dehydrator during a black Friday deal, such a bonus.  I honestly don't know why it took me so long to get a dehydrator.

The Excalibur 3900B is made in America and is one of the more durable and powerful dehydrators available for its price range. It comes with 9 trays, making it ideal for users who want to dehydrate a lot of food at once.  This model has a 48 hour built in timer, and a 2 time / 2 temperature digital controller and an adjustable thermostat.

Large families or anyone who is interested in dehydrating in bulk will appreciate the amount of food that can be dehydrated at one time; that being said, this model is larger than some other dehydrators, so you will need to be sure you have enough space in your home before purchasing.  For its size, it is surprisingly light, so you can easily move it around your house if need be.  The trays are all removable to accommodate bulkier items.
Excalibur Dehydrator 9 tray digital is loaded with features

Efficient – large 9 tray / 1.4 square metres of drying space, 18cm fan, Hyperwave™ patented technology, and parallex horizontal air flow.

dAdjustable thermostat – 35˚C – 74˚C

Clear door – easily view the drying progress without interrupting the drying process.

excalibur-dehydrator48 hour, 2 time / 2 temperature digital controller – lets you set the dehydrator and forget it. To speed up the drying process, set the dehydrator at a higher temperature for a specified period of time; and then set the dehydrator at a lower temperature for a specified period of time. The unit will automatically adjust after the 1st setting and turns off when the 2nd setting is complete.

Hassle free – no more baby sitting at 4.30 am! No more postponing dehydrating because other activities take you away from home for a number of hours. With the timer and built-in safety features, you can load your dehydrator before leaving for the day or evening. The timer makes dehydrating as convenient as using a slow cooker for unattended meal preparation.

Dehydrators are extremely easy to use and can be used throughout the home. You can quickly and easily preserve fruits, vegetables and herbs. Also dry fish and meats. Get creative in the kitchen and make fruit rolls, pet treats, yogurt, and healthy snacks without all of the preservatives, additives, excess salt and fillers often found in store bought products. You can even use a dehydrator for home crafts. The possibilities are endless!


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Dehydration is the healthiest, easiest, most economical way to preserve foods. Better still, with an Excalibur dehydrator it is fast and easy!

Fast- Dehydration is far faster than canning or freezing. Simply cut and arrange pieces on the trays — the Excalibur dehydrator does the rest.

Delicious- Dehydration concentrates natural flavour, sweetness, and aroma. Fruits explode with mouth-watering, “natural candy” flavour that is for healthier than high-fat snacks and high-sugar sweets that are often filled with chemical preservatives.

Cost effective - Using your dehydrator compared to traditional canning or freezing methods will prove to be well worth your initial low-cost investment. Save money by buying foods in bulk when they are in season and drying them for later use. Dehydrated food shrinks so does not require much space and doesn’t need electricity to store, like frozen food does.

Weaknesses

No additional trays - While the Excalibur 3900B is spacious and the nine trays are sufficient for most users, you cannot add any additional trays to this model.  It will only fit the nine trays it comes with.

Size - Its large size makes it difficult to fit into smaller homes or apartments, but it is perfect for large families or heavy users.


Overall Review

I love mine, its easy to use and easy to clean.  The Excalibur 3900B is a good fit for anyone with the space to use it; it performs as well as more expensive dehydrators on the market, and outperforms many in terms of space and functionality. It is simple to use and great for large families. Anyone who needs a dehydrator specifically for rising dough or proofing sourdough should consider this model for its ample room and even airflow.



Any time you have more of a fresh item than you'll use or eat, PRESERVE it NATURALLY with an EXCALIBUR DEHYDRATOR!



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