COSORI Food Dehydrator Machine for Jerky, 5 Trays with 165°F Temperature Control and 48H Timer, 350W Dryer for Fruit, Herbs, Meat, Veggies and Dog Treats, 50-Recipes Book Included

I recently purchased the COSORI Pioneer Food Dehydrator with 5 BPA-Free Trays (Model # CFD-N051-W), and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations in every way!Firstly, I used this dehydrator to preserve the mangoes from the tree in my front yard, and the results were simply amazing. The dehydrator worked flawlessly, leaving me with perfectly dehydrated mangoes that tasted just as delicious as the fresh ones. I couldn't be happier with the outcome.One of the standout features of this dehydrator is its temperature control. It was incredibly easy to use, allowing me to adjust the temperature to the perfect setting for each batch of fruits I dehydrated. Whether it was delicate fruits or heartier vegetables, the temperature control offered precise adjustments, ensuring consistent and thorough drying.Cleaning the dehydrator was a breeze as well. The 5 BPA-free trays were easy to remove and clean, and the materials used in its construction made the whole process hassle-free. This is a big plus for me, since I prefer spending more time enjoying the results of my dehydrating efforts than on tedious cleanup.Another noteworthy aspect of this COSORI food dehydrator is the noise level. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it operated. I could barely hear the machine working, which was a significant relief compared to some other kitchen appliances I've used in the past. This makes it perfect for dehydrating overnight or during quiet moments when I don't want to disturb the household.In conclusion, I highly recommend the COSORI Pioneer Food Dehydrator to anyone in need of a reliable, efficient, and user-friendly dehydrator. Its excellent temperature control, ease of cleaning, and quiet operation make it a top-notch choice for preserving fruits, vegetables, and more. I can't wait to explore more dehydrating possibilities with this wonderful appliance!

It's not too large but large enough to get the job done. I certainly like the digital display which shows time and temperature. It's easy to set and you get a constant readout of time and temperature until it's done.I've dehydrated several pounds of Chicken Gizzards and Chicken Hearts for my dogs and made Chicken Jerky from Chicken breasts.. It does a fantastic job of dehydrating the meat.I noticed others complained about the distance between the trays not being high enough. Well, read the manual and you will see you can place the trays so they stack about a half inch or more higher. You will need that height for thick slices of food. I have not had any issues with the distance between the trays.Overall I think this unit is one of the best out there for the price. It does reach 165F and is fairly quiet.If you want to do the occasional food dehydrating and don't need a large industrial unit this should work well for you.I highly recommend this dehydrator!

Couldn’t be more pleased with this dehydrator! Super easy to use does a great job! During the drying process, I do change the rack heights.. nice quality item. Very pleased.

I purchased the Corsi dehydrator to make fruit leather and jerky. I have some severe gastric issues that mean even the most "organic" commercially processed foods cause me great upset. Whereas if I do it myself, I have no issues.One thing I did notice is that the times listed in the recipe book that comes with the dehydrator are very much approximate. Also, I noticed that I had better results if I rotated the trays during the process. So, for example, moving the bottom most tray to the top and the top to the bottom, in order. (So #7 became #1, #6 became #2, ect) That was for the fruit leather.For the jerky, I still rotated the trays but noticed that the bottom trays were getting done a lot faster than the listed time in the recipe booklet.Overall, it's a good machine. Easy to use. Easy to clean up. I definitely reccomend getting the accesory mats for fruit leather and jerky. Realize that you will still need to use parchment paper for the fruit leather. It says to remove the fruit leather from the parchment paper after 6 hours, but I could not do that as it was still too wet/tacky. I just left it on for the entire time, which made it much easier to deal with. Alas, parchment papers do not come in round portions, so I had to spend time cutting it to size; I did not mind that. Some people might, but I figure if you are dehydrating your own foods, you understand that it's not going to be a fast or completely convenient process. It's going to require some time and effort; it's not like popping round to the local 7-11 when you want a packet of chips or what have you.We did strawberry fruit leather, Siracha honey jerky and Smokey Maple Jerky. Turned out awesome, though the fruit leather took dang near 24 hours to finish off. It was well worth the wait and easier than doing it in my oven.I recommend this machine for someone who is just starting out; just realize that you are going to have to order the accessory mats separate. They DO NOT come with the machine! You can get universal accessories but be careful, as I found out the ones I got were a bit too large and had to be trimmed down.All in all, it's a good little work horse.