Product Reviewed:
Excalibur 2400 4-Tray Dehydrator
Several weeks after opening the Excalibur 2400 4-Tray Dehydrator, it’s still on my kitchen counter because I’ve had so much fun testing it. This dehydrator is simple to use: simply fill the trays with your favorite fruits or vegetables, close the door, select a temperature, turn it on and leave it for several hours.
I’ve discovered some unusual and delicious uses for a surplus of fruits and vegetables. Zucchini became zucchini chips for hummus. Kiwi dipped in a sugar solution became candy. A mix of pineapple, strawberries, mangoes and bananas became the best fruit leather I have ever eaten! I’ve enjoyed dehydrated apples, tomatoes and so much more.
In my testing, I learned that each food took a few hours longer than the temperature and time guide that accompanied the dehydrator said that it would take. Once I got used to that, it was simple!
Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, CHWC, FAND, is a writer, nutrition consultant and speaker with a private practice in Newport News, VA, and is the author of four books, including the bestselling Diabetes Weight Loss – Week by Week and her newest title, Prediabetes: A Complete Guide. Follow her on social media and learn more at jillweisenberger.com.
