95%Would buy again
I used to dry things in the oven on the lowest setting and it was a nightmare with the door open all day. This is far more efficient and the results are more consistent. Mango slices came out chewy in the right way, so I'm sold.
Read moreThe first thing I noticed was how bulky the unit is on the worktop, it took up far more space than I expected from the photos. Once it was set up the drying itself was fine, but the trays don't stack neatly and I've knocked a couple of the racks loose. Sending a reply to the site took a few days too when I had a question about the liners.
Read moreThe most useful part of the package for me was the booklet, which explained the temperature settings for different foods in plain language. I have used the unit several times now for beef and fruit, and the results have been consistent. The only small niggle is that the power cable is rather short, so the machine has to sit close to the socket.
Read moreWe grow far more runner beans and herbs than we can eat so I needed a way to keep them. I compared a few options and went with this one mostly because of the trays. It works well, though the lid latch is a bit fiddly to close the first few times.
The most useful part of the package for me was the booklet, which explained the temperature settings for different foods in plain language. I have used the unit several times now for beef and fruit, and the results have been consistent. The only small niggle is that the power cable is rather short, so the machine has to sit close to the socket.
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Excalibur is a manufacturer of food dehydrators and related kitchen equipment, with a product line built around the drying of fruit, vegetables, meat, herbs and jerky at home. The company designs its dehydrators with stacking trays and adjustable thermostats, and the range is aimed at home cooks, preppers, hunters and anyone who wants to preserve food without relying on freezing or canning.
Its machines are sold through its own website and through third-party online and specialist retailers, and the brand is known in the United States, from where it has built a following among home food preservers. Customers buy the equipment alone or with accessories such as mesh sheets, fruit leather trays and jerky guns.
Excalibur also supplies replacement trays, sheets and instruction material, which allows owners to keep older units in use. The company's communications focus on preserving food at home, and its written guidance covers drying times, temperatures and food safety for different foods.
