Nesco FD-23L Snackmaster Dehydrator
Brand: Nesco
Best for
Small household or apartment kitchens where counter space is limited, where Nesco FD-23L stacks its four 13-inch round trays flat when disassembled for compact storage in a cabinet and the round tray design fits on a small counter space.
Skip if
More than 4 pounds of food per batch is needed. Nesco FD-23L at $40 provides 4 trays with limited drying area. For batches larger than 4 to 5 pounds of sliced fruit or vegetables, a 6-tray unit like Cosori CP267 at $60 provides more area per run.
Nesco FD-23L uses 13-inch round polycarbonate trays that stack vertically. The trays disassemble for storage or cleaning. A top-mounted fan and heating element press warm air through the tray stack from above. Temperature adjusts via a dial from 95 to 155 degrees F. BPA-free construction. Expandable to 8 trays with separately purchased Nesco FD-23 trays.
Nesco is a US food dehydrator brand with multi-decade history.
At $40, Nesco FD-23L is the best value compact 13-inch round stackable food dehydrator in this guide.
What buyers say
Small household or apartment kitchens say Nesco FD-23L Snackmaster Dehydrator does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where more than 4 pounds of food per batch is needed say a different option makes more sense for their situation.
Specifications
| Trays | 4 round (expandable to 8) |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 13-inch diameter |
| Temperature range | 95 to 155 degrees F |
| Wattage | 500 watts |
| Price | $40 |
