A food dehydrator is a versatile tool for anyone looking to reduce food waste and save money by transforming seasonal produce into healthy, shelf-stable snacks - or a professional-looking garnish for drinks.
Buy the best food dehydrator for your kitchen
Check out our reviews to compare price, performance and ease of use to help decide on a food dehydrator.
What to consider when buying a food dehydrator
Food dehydrators can be used to preserve fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices and even meat. They have some useful features for you to consider, so you can buy the best one that suits your needs. Learn about the differences between rectangular and round dehydrators. Have a look through our buying guide for information on more features to consider such as size, temperature settings and noise.
How we test food dehydrators
We tested 5 food dehydrators that are available in New Zealand.
The test involves scoring in the following categories:
Performance: how well the dehydrator makes certain food items
Ease of use: how easy it is to do a range of basic tasks
See how we test food dehydrators for a full breakdown on the methods used for each category.
