I'm looking to buy a dehydrator. This one sounds intriguing to me.
It's USD50, has 4 trays expandable to 12, no need to shuffle trays (so
they say), and an adjustable thermostat. I'm wondering if anyone
knows if this will also "incubate" homemade yogurt? Anyone have any
experience with this particular model who can offer an opinion?

I'm new to the dehydrating world <g> so if this is a dorky question,
please forgive.

TammyM

This is the dryer I use. The best thing about it is it's fairly inexpensive
and easily replaceable - as I had to do when I had it fully loaded and the
supports broke on the frame. ;< It was nice to run down to the store and
pick up a (much) newer version that still used the same trays. I got home
and swapped the base and didn't have to reload trays.

They lie about not needing to rotate the trays. That is, if you want things
to dry fairly evenly. I swap them top to bottom and twist them 90* whenever
I think of it. I have 12 trays, and its handy when I make raisins, but
usually I dry less at a time and it is faster.

With the small parts screen (I always use them) it is easy to remove the
dried food and clean the trays. Without the screens it can be a real chore.
Several people here have suggested making a screen out of the plastic for
needlepoint or netting, either of which can be found almost anywhere they
sell fabric, for much less than the screens that Nesco makes. This info
was posted after I had already invested in the Nesco screens, but I can't
think why it wouldn't work.

I like the thermostat which is marked for herbs, fruit, veggies, etc. The
fan is quiet and makes things dry much faster. (My Dad has an older model
without the fan.)

As far as yogurt - I don't think so. The trays only have around an inch
between them. It would be hard to find bowls to make the yogurt in. ;>

I have a great yogurt maker. I think it's a Salton brand. Makes 1 quart in
24 hrs. It cost around $20.

Deb
--
If I ran the world, we'd all face different challenges. ;>



"TammyM" > wrote in message
...
> I'm looking to buy a dehydrator. This one sounds intriguing to me.
> It's USD50, has 4 trays expandable to 12, no need to shuffle trays (so
> they say), and an adjustable thermostat. I'm wondering if anyone
> knows if this will also "incubate" homemade yogurt? Anyone have any
> experience with this particular model who can offer an opinion?
>
> I'm new to the dehydrating world <g> so if this is a dorky question,
> please forgive.
>
> TammyM

On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 05:48:18 GMT, "Deb" >
wrote:

>This is the dryer I use. The best thing about it is it's fairly inexpensive
>and easily replaceable - as I had to do when I had it fully loaded and the
>supports broke on the frame. ;< It was nice to run down to the store and
>pick up a (much) newer version that still used the same trays. I got home
>and swapped the base and didn't have to reload trays.
>
>They lie about not needing to rotate the trays. That is, if you want things
>to dry fairly evenly. I swap them top to bottom and twist them 90* whenever
>I think of it. I have 12 trays, and its handy when I make raisins, but
>usually I dry less at a time and it is faster.
>
>With the small parts screen (I always use them) it is easy to remove the
>dried food and clean the trays. Without the screens it can be a real chore.
>Several people here have suggested making a screen out of the plastic for
>needlepoint or netting, either of which can be found almost anywhere they
>sell fabric, for much less than the screens that Nesco makes. This info
>was posted after I had already invested in the Nesco screens, but I can't
>think why it wouldn't work.

They work just fine. Makes life much easier, especially when doing
things like tomatoes.

>
>I like the thermostat which is marked for herbs, fruit, veggies, etc. The
>fan is quiet and makes things dry much faster. (My Dad has an older model
>without the fan.)
>
>As far as yogurt - I don't think so. The trays only have around an inch
>between them. It would be hard to find bowls to make the yogurt in. ;>
>
>I have a great yogurt maker. I think it's a Salton brand. Makes 1 quart in
>24 hrs. It cost around $20.

Look in thrift stores. I found a West Bend that has a single
container. Much easier to handle.

>
>Deb

--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974

TammyM wrote:
> I'm looking to buy a dehydrator. This one sounds intriguing to me.
> It's USD50, has 4 trays expandable to 12, no need to shuffle trays (so
> they say), and an adjustable thermostat. I'm wondering if anyone
> knows if this will also "incubate" homemade yogurt? Anyone have any
> experience with this particular model who can offer an opinion?
>
> I'm new to the dehydrating world <g> so if this is a dorky question,
> please forgive.
>
> TammyM


I think that's the same model I have, also called the "Snackmaster Pro".
It works great, but I wouldn't use it for yogurt.

Try finding a wide-mouth thermos for making yogurt. You can sometimes
find new glass-lined thermos bottles for just a couple of dollars cuz
everybody wants stainless steel.

Best regards,
Bob