As a beef jerky company, we have used many dehydrators in our time and to this day, still use an Excalibur Dehydrator for our small batches and new flavour testing.
The quality of Excalibur Dehydrators is second to none and we hope these reviews help you to find the best dehydrator for your requirements.
| Model | Model # | Overall Rating | Review | Buy Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Excalibur 5 Tray 4500/4526T Home Food Dehydrator | Excalibur 5 Tray 4500 Review | CHECK PRICE | |
 | Excalibur 5 Tray 4548CDB Digital Display Food Dehydrator | Excalibur 5 Tray 4548CDB Review | ||
 | Excalibur 10 Tray EXC10EL 100% Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator | Excalibur 10 Tray EXC10EL | ||
 | Excalibur 5 Tray D502SHD Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator | N/A | ||
 | Excalibur 9 Tray 4948CDB Digital Display Food Dehydrator | N/A |
“My first dehydrator was one of those cheapish round stackable types which was ok to start with, then I tried a few cheap eBay dehydrators, but they didnt last. I soon found myself using a 5 tray Excalibur and I never looked back. The drying time and consistency was far better than any other unit I have used.To this day I still have my 5 Tray and use it regularly whilst all the other units have since broken.”
To this day I still have my 5 Tray and use it regularly whilst all the other units have since broken. Sure our business has moved on to large commercial dehydrators, but you can’t go past the quality of the one and only Excalibur Dehydrators”
Matt, Owner of Bigwig Jerky Co.
The 5 tray Excalibur is the most popular choice for families looking for a quality unit that does not take up all the room in their kitchen. This unit has a total of 8ft2 of drying space which is plenty for dried fruit and jerky.
Options include a 26hour time which in our opinion is a must have especially if you plan on drying overnight or whilst out of the house.
As with all units, they are made in the USA and are CE Safety Certified and RoHS Compliant.
Overall a great unit that does the job of the larger 9 trays without taking up too much room!
This is a great unit!
Firstly, the digital display means you will get an accurate temperature measurement which is critical when drying food and you arent present to constantly check it. This fancy unit also includes a clear door so you don’t have to open the unit up and lose all the heat each time you check.
The added bonus is the inclusion of a 2 time / 2 temperature control unit which will allow you to run the dehydrator at a higher temp for a period of them then lower the temp for another period of time! This is great for jerky!
Overrall this is miles ahead in terms of functionality and features to other dehydrators on the market – and it looks great too!
This is a great unit.
The digital display means you will get an accurate temperature measurement.
Excalibur is the leader in quality dehydrators and has been manufacturing food dehydrators in Sacramento, California since 1973. The company has grown into a household name across the world, and the range of dehydrator products continues to grow year after year but the original trusted technology remains the same.
It is truly amazing how many things you can dry with an Excalibur Dehydrator from fruit to meat, pet food and crafts. Start saving money by making your own dried foods or even start your own dried food business, the opportunities are endless. Here is a list of items you can make using an Excalibur Dehydrator:
Excalibur Dehydrators have 2 unique features that set them apart from other dehydrators in the market; Hyperwave Fluctuation Technology and Parallexx Horizontal Airflow.
This usual technology allows you to adjust the heat during the dying process, a feature many ordinary dehydrators on the market do not have. Excalibur dries food better, safer and faster than ordinary dehydrators. Other driers use a constant heat that does not change which causes a situation called “case hardening” where the surface of the food becomes hard and dry, as a result the inside of the food remains moist and does not fully dry. Hyperwave technology allows the temperature to fluctuate and therefore drawing moisture to the outside of the food and allowing the centre to dry correctly.
Whilst many dehydrators consist of a bottom mounted fan with vertical stackable trays, Excalibur Dehydrators use horizontal trays with rear mounted fans. This allows better circulation of hot air above and below the trays. The end result is a much more consistent drying process and better quality end product. The requirement to rotate trays are also an added bonus.
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