Dehydrator Review: Excalibur 2900 Food Dehydrator

The Excalibur 2900 is a food dehydrator. The dehydrator is useful if you want to make snacks suck as trail mix or fruit roll-ups. You can also use the machine to dry photos, herbs, and flowers. You can find the Excalibur 2900 for a price between $200 and $210. Let's take a look at some of the features offered by this food dehydrator.

The Excalibur 2900 is a 600-watt machine that can dry approximately 40 pounds of fruit at a time. The unit is also equipped with an adjustable thermostat. Using the thermostat, you can adjust the Excalibur 2900 to operate at a temperature between 85 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows you to dry a wide range of items at the ideal temperature.

You will also like the fact that the Excalibur 2900 dries foods fast. Coupled with the heating element, the seven inch fan draws cool air from the back of the machine and distributes it across each tray after the air has heated up. Since each tray is subjected to its own hot air, the drying process is done much more quickly than other designs. Also, you won't have to worry about rotating the trays periodically.

The Excalibur 2900 is packaged with nine trays that measure 14 x 14 inches. Counting all of the trays, the dehydrator offers up to 15 square feet of drying space. If you frequently make jerky, then you'll like the fact that the trays are square. Also, all of the provided trays are constructed from polycarbonate which is virtually unbreakable. It's also safe to put the trays in the dishwasher when they need to be cleaned. You can also remove the doors and trays easily when you need to add more food or check on the drying process.

The Excalibur 2900 is packaged with mesh sheets that can be used for general applications. Also, you are provided with non-stick solid sheets useful for making fruit roll-ups. These non-stick sheets are also safe to wash in your dishwasher and reuse.