Hi Vanessa! Most of the times are similar, but the general rule is that the THICKER the thing, the longer it takes to dehydrate. But then some things you want to have crispy (chips) so you have to wait longer for those than breads (which you don’t want crispy, just dryish). Most things take between 5-10 hours.
I just got my dehydrator and even though it is a stackable (was able to get a GREAT deal) it is an Excalibur. I just made onion bread. I have to say I understand the challenges with the stackable model, however the Excalibur stackable was quite efficient and did great. Thank you for all your tips!
Hello Rawtarian,
I have a few questions about buying the Excalibur, if you can help me with this info:
1- Most have plastic trays, is it truly food safe, or just the low temp. keeps plastic from releasing chemicals, BPAs, or other, etc.
2- Is it better to spend a ton & purchase one with stainless steel trays?
3- How about the Teflon sheets for use with dehydrator?
4- Is there a type of thermometer I can buy that I can use in a cheaper dehydrator to know exactly what temp. it is reaching?
Great questions! I will do my best to answer them:
1. I'd say they are as food-safe as plastic can be. Also, you can line the trays with parchment paper when using, if you are concerned about your food touching plastic.
2. Well, for me, I wouldn't. But if you are seriously concerned about the plastic, then it may be worth it to you.
3. They are plastic so this might be a concern to you.
4. I don't recommend this as it will be hard to control, and some dehydrators won't go low enough.
I just got my dehydrator and even though it is a stackable (was able to get a GREAT deal) it is an Excalibur. I just made onion bread. I have to say I understand the challenges with the stackable model, however the Excalibur stackable was quite efficient and did great. Thank you for all your tips!
Hi Vanessa! Most of the times are similar, but the general rule is that the THICKER the thing, the longer it takes to dehydrate. But then some things you want to have crispy (chips) so you have to wait longer for those than breads (which you don’t want crispy, just dryish). Most things take between 5-10 hours.
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Vanessa
Oct 19, 2014
Hi, what is the general rule for timing dehydrating in terms of chips vs crackers vs bread vs burgers?
The Rawtarian
Oct 26, 2014
Hi Vanessa! Most of the times are similar, but the general rule is that the THICKER the thing, the longer it takes to dehydrate. But then some things you want to have crispy (chips) so you have to wait longer for those than breads (which you don’t want crispy, just dryish). Most things take between 5-10 hours.
amyjean
Aug 13, 2015
I just got my dehydrator and even though it is a stackable (was able to get a GREAT deal) it is an Excalibur. I just made onion bread. I have to say I understand the challenges with the stackable model, however the Excalibur stackable was quite efficient and did great. Thank you for all your tips!
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Tara
Feb 27, 2016
Hello Rawtarian,
I have a few questions about buying the Excalibur, if you can help me with this info:
1- Most have plastic trays, is it truly food safe, or just the low temp. keeps plastic from releasing chemicals, BPAs, or other, etc.
2- Is it better to spend a ton & purchase one with stainless steel trays?
3- How about the Teflon sheets for use with dehydrator?
4- Is there a type of thermometer I can buy that I can use in a cheaper dehydrator to know exactly what temp. it is reaching?
Thank you,
Tara
The Rawtarian
Feb 27, 2016
Hi Tara,
Great questions! I will do my best to answer them:
1. I'd say they are as food-safe as plastic can be. Also, you can line the trays with parchment paper when using, if you are concerned about your food touching plastic.
2. Well, for me, I wouldn't. But if you are seriously concerned about the plastic, then it may be worth it to you.
3. They are plastic so this might be a concern to you.
4. I don't recommend this as it will be hard to control, and some dehydrators won't go low enough.
Hope this helps!
Laura-Jane
amyjean
Aug 13, 2015
I just got my dehydrator and even though it is a stackable (was able to get a GREAT deal) it is an Excalibur. I just made onion bread. I have to say I understand the challenges with the stackable model, however the Excalibur stackable was quite efficient and did great. Thank you for all your tips!
The Rawtarian
Aug 16, 2015
Hi Amyjean, thank you for sharing your dehydrator experience! :)
Nadia
Aug 03, 2015
Thank you for the valuable information! The link to the e-book doesn't seem to work though :(
The Rawtarian
Aug 03, 2015
Thank you, Nadia, for letting me know about that!!!
Vanessa
Oct 19, 2014
Hi, what is the general rule for timing dehydrating in terms of chips vs crackers vs bread vs burgers?
The Rawtarian
Oct 26, 2014
Hi Vanessa! Most of the times are similar, but the general rule is that the THICKER the thing, the longer it takes to dehydrate. But then some things you want to have crispy (chips) so you have to wait longer for those than breads (which you don’t want crispy, just dryish). Most things take between 5-10 hours.
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