Hello one & all :)
I just purchased an used 9 tray Excalibur dehydrator. I’d like to make fruit leather & crackers. As far as I understand, I need to purchase non stick sheets.
What do you all use?
What kind do I choose?
Teflon vs. Silicone ? Re-useable vs. Disposable ? If using Re-useable, should I get a sheet for each tray (= 9) OR is that over doing it?
As yet, I lack knowledge of how much I would make of a recipe, and don’t know the quantity a typical recipe makes (i.e. cracker recipe, fruit leather).
I have no clue how long such items stay fresh? which would all determine if I’d only end up using a few trays at a time or all 9.
Any advice & suggestions for me?
I’d welcome your input,
Thanks for your time, ~Sara :)
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I use parchment paper, it dries the food faster (on both sides) and I don’t have to flip it over. Typically, I would think dehydrated food can last 1 to 2 weeks (maybe more). But, it depends on the food you dehydrate and how long you dehydrate for.
I use the Excalibur teflex sheets. They work really well. I have 6 for a 5-tray (the folks at Excalibur were nice and added an extra sheet to my order).
Thanks Germin8 & Kandace!
Hey, that was really nice of the Excalibur company!
I guess parchment paper would be much cheaper though.
My son is going on an encampment, and he would like to take some raw snacks along. I didn’t know if I could make them ahead of time. Really helps to know that cracker’s ‘n such will last more than a few days :)
Thanks again!
Those Exalibur sheets are pricey, we just use cling film, I think Americans call it saran wrap, it does just fine, sometimes I worry about the chemicals in the plastic though.
Similarly, we would have to worry about the teflon in teflex.
BTW, it is recommended to use unbleached parchment paper (not white).