Excalibur Black Door 5-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator - White | Medium Size for Drying Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs & Jerky | Perfect for Home Kitchen, Camping & Healthy Snacks

I've worked in professional restaurant kitchens for close to a decade, and I've worked with Excalibur dehydrators in many of them, so when I was searching for an option for my home kitchen this was the one I was the most familiar with. Excalibur products are American-made and backed by either a 5 or 10 year manufacturer warranty, which speaks to the quality of the product! In all my years working with them I have never seen one fail or require any kind of service but it is comforting to know that if mine does fail I could get it serviced by the manufacturer.It's very simple to use and the range of temperature adjustments offers a lot of precision, from low heat for preserving delicate herbs to higher heat for jerky. It comes with a comprehensive and easy to read manual and a cookbook packed with ideas for how to preserve different kinds of foods. This is a great addition to any kitchen, especially if you have a garden or find yourself with an excess of produce! I use mine to create fat-free chips from fruits and vegetables, to dry my homegrown herbs and spices, and to create healthy snacks like fruit leather or jerky. The trays and the dehydrator itself are easy to clean, produce doesn't stick to the trays but I do sometimes cover them with saran wrap if I am drying fruit leather or working with something like turmeric that would stain the light colored plastic.This dehydrator does everything I could need it to and more... the only thing I could complain about is that it takes up a large space on my counter, but it's so useful that I really don't mind. I think I'll be happy with this product for a very long time!