has anyone used this dehydrator for drying herb? if so, did you like the results?
76897
I am very happy with this product. ive never had one before and this dries everything i put in it. I make dog treats, and ive had vegetables, fruits, meats, and parsley in it. all turned out great. love it!
76898
Yes that and chili peppers is the reason I bought it. The herbs and peppers had good results.
822381
I would say that the Oxo is perfect for this task...you have a choice of thickness in your slices, and VERY uniform slicing which should help the dehydrating process. All of these months later I still love my Oxo!
2282245
I would think that the screens would be well suited to dehydrating herbs, that they would not stick. I haven't dehydrated herbs, but, I have dehydrated plantain chips, which is likely much stickier, and the chips very easily removed from the screens.
1553511
It works very well, but like anything else can be a little dry. Add some liquid and it's perfect. I just reheated potatoes and veggies from the night before. I added some salsa. It was amazing!
467096
No just beans, i dont use dry herbs ever. But this broke after a few times. For herbs i would just buy a cheapy
1578145
No, no steam is emitted without the trigger being depressed. Evaporation quickly dries wet areas. The micro-fiber pad is not designed for drying surfaces.
1331955
Yes! The outside becomes very hot to the touch. If you are sensitive to the heat you do not want this dehydrator...now we only tried beef jerky in it. We also had problems with both of them shutting off mid-cycle and never coming back on again. You might want to try another brand.
1129297
I have never used it to dehydrate meat but the manufacture claims you can make jerky in this.If that is your purpose I suggest you get the 6 or more tray model.
1067895
I went to eight trays and the drying time increased to the point that I bought a 1000 watt unit. The one I bought was well worth the money and just as cheap as buying more trays. Check out Open Country Dehydrator Gardenmaster 1000 Watt you would love it.
2230099
I do not know, have used only for fresh cut herbs. However, having used it, I would think that, if the dried herbs were still on the stem, it would work.
2180619
I think it's saying 3x faster than other dehydrators. I don't know if that's true. Dehydrators take awhile to use. As far as the watts It's 400w, and it heats up to 156F. It's a fantastic dehydrator, works like a champ. I've made all sorts of dried fruits, and dried herbs. I actually loved it so much I bought another one for my mom for Christmas who seems to love it too. She frequently uses it to make Jerky treats for her dog. It's a good size, but isn't going to take over your kitchen counter. It's also really quiet. I let mine run all night long and did not even notice it while trying to sleep. Hope this helps! I think it's saying 3x faster than other dehydrators. I don't know if that's true. Dehydrators take awhile to use. As far as the watts It's 400w, and it heats up to 156F. It's a fantastic dehydrator, works like a champ. I've made all sorts of dried fruits, and dried herbs. I actually loved it so much I bought another one for my mom for Christmas who seems to love it too. She frequently uses it to make Jerky treats for her dog. It's a good size, but isn't going to take over your kitchen counter. It's also really quiet. I let mine run all night long and did not even notice it while trying to... » Read More I think it's saying 3x faster than other dehydrators. I don't know if that's true. Dehydrators take awhile to use. As far as the watts It's 400w, and it heats up to 156F. It's a fantastic dehydrator, works like a champ. I've made all sorts of dried fruits, and dried herbs. I actually loved it so much I bought another one for my mom for Christmas who seems to love it too. She frequently uses it to make Jerky treats for her dog. It's a good size, but isn't going to take over your kitchen counter. It's also really quiet. I let mine run all night long and did not even notice it while trying to sleep. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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The Nesco site says 12 trays total can be used at one time on this dehydrator. I personally have used 12 with no trouble to dry several pounds of beef jerky.
1768286
No. I purchased one and they are inexpensive. You plug the dehydrator into the timer and then plug the trimmer into the wall socket.
1158780
I can only say that this dehydrator is smaller and takes longer than any other dehydrator I have ever had. I use them primarily for making Jerky and my first batch took all night and half the morning on the highest heat setting. Watch that set timer as well, I had mine turn off in the middle of the night because I assumed it should have been done by then and the meat just sat uncooked for hours. Had to toss that whole batch. Can't answer the watt or range questions because I don't have the unit with me.
836778
We have used it to dry herbs and peppers. So far nothing has stuck to the stainless trays.
1093471
YES, this is the 3rd dehydrator I have had and by far the best. It dries evenly and works great.
510858
It depends on what's in there, temperature, and more liquids in the dehydrator may add to drying time. Also, it may affect drying evenness, between the layers, because they are not mesh. When I use a few, the top layers are done before the bottom layers, so I just remove the top two layers when they are done, then let it run with the rest of the layers.