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wifemommy
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Posted: Oct 30 2008 at 1:19pm \| IP Logged

What is a good type? We have a big family that recently discovered dried fruit

I want one that will do fruit, herbs, jerky maybe fruit leathers. I looked on Amazon but I am not sure about sizes etc. I have loads of pears that I need to do something with soon

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Posted: Oct 30 2008 at 7:07pm \| IP Logged

Here's the Nesco dehydrator we use ... we've made jerky, dried fruits, herbs and fruit leather and it's plenty big enough. We could get extra trays to expand but haven't needed to yet.

I like that the motor is in the top so things don't drip on the motor (and the motor seems quieter) My SIL has this Nesco one for her family of 10 kids, but I don't think the extra money is worth it.

Nesco is definitely the brand to get ... they last for a long time, are expandable and easy to clean.

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Posted: Oct 31 2008 at 9:16am \| IP Logged

I second the Nesco!

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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 7:44pm \| IP Logged

I did a lot of research on this last year. Most every place I read recommended the Excalibur. If you have a large family and are going to make large quantities and use it often, I think this one is the best. It comes with some nonstick mats that you can use to make fruit leathers (like fruit roll-ups)

Hope that helps,
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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 8:23pm \| IP Logged

Deann -- is this the Excalibur dehydrator you're talking about? I'd have to dehydrate a WHOLE LOT to make that reasonable cost.

I don't have any experience with the Excalibur, but I do like the price and usefulness of the Nesco that we use.

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