Dehydrator Review: Nesco FD-1010 Food Dehydrator

The Nesco FD-1010 is a food dehydrator. With 1,000 watts of power, you can dry foods in a matter of hours instead of days. The unit can make beef jerky in approximately four hours and fruit rolls in no more than six hours. You can find the Nesco FD-1010 for a price between $115 and $150. Let's take a look at some of the features offered by this food dehydrator.

The Nesco FD-1010 is packaged with four food trays. Each tray offers a capacity of one square foot, so you'll have a total of four square feet of space. If you want to expand the drying chamber, you can simply remove some of the trays. Also, you can also order additional trays to use in the dehydrator. The Nesco FD-1010 can accommodate up to 30 trays at once.

As mentioned earlier, the Nesco FD-1010 food dehydrator provides 1,000 watts of drying power. Thanks to an adjustable thermostat, you can dry foods at temperatures between 90 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This will allow you to use the Nesco FD-1010 to dry different foods at the proper temperature.

Another nice feature of the Nesco FD-1010 is the thick plastic housing. When drying food, it is important to make sure that it isn't exposed to too much light. The Nesco FD-1010 has a special exterior that is designed to block light from getting inside the unit. This will help your food retain nutrients while it is drying.

The Nesco FD-1010 food dehydrator is equipped with a 4.5 inch fan. The fan is designed to force heated air upwards then horizontally onto each tray in the unit. This design helps the Nesco FD-1010 produce more even drying on each tray. Thanks to this design, you won't have to worry about rotating the trays during the drying process.

The manual for the Nesco FD-1010 includes a few recipes to get you started. You are also provided with a solid sheet, mesh sheet, and a packet of spice and cure. The Nesco FD-1010 is backed by a one year warranty.