Proper nutrition in our age, when many products do not differ in quality composition, is especially important. Many people tend to eat only natural food grown in a natural environment. But if this is feasible in the summer and autumn periods, then difficulties arise in winter. One of the best ways to preserve as many vitamins as possible in foods is to dry them. Of course, the safest and most natural process is outdoors, but what if there is no way to dry large amounts of stock over the summer? Of course, there is a way out - to purchase a dryer. Moreover, the domestic manufacturer made sure that such products could be bought quite cheaply.
Red but not freckled
Under the funny name "Ryzhik", an electric dryer from the Petromash company is known, which, during its existence on the market, was able to win the love of customers due to its not too complicated control, interesting, but at the same time simple design, strength of materials and practicality applications. Small size, with a carrot-colored metal case dryer "Ryzhik"conveniently located in the premises, easy to carry. Great for giving.
General Features
The dryer "Ryzhik" is one of the most famous in Russia because of its characteristics, surpassing other manufacturers in a number of indicators. Here are some of them:
- Metal body and trays.
- Dryer dimensions: 370 x 270 x 330 mm.
- Removable tray dimensions: 25 x 35 cm.
- Volume: 12 l.
- Presence of a fan inside.
- Device weight: 6 kg.
- Heat up to 70°C.
- Power: 500 W.
The usual Ryzhik electric dryer consists of all this, with which you can afford to make a lot of supplies for the winter.
Ginger-super
In addition to the usual "Ryzhik", there is a dryer of even larger dimensions. The five-tray, air-controlled unit is heavier than a conventional dryer and features a durable lining material. Also, the dryer "Ryzhik-super" has a large power - 800 watts. At the moment, this is one of the strongest products known in Russia.
How does it work?
The principle of operation of such a device as the dryer "Ryzhik" is simple and clear. Drying is the process by which moisture is evaporated from food. This is facilitated by the movement of streams of warm air heated by means of heating elements. A fan built into the bottom of the product evenly distributes the air, allowing moisture to evaporate everywhere.
Average drying time is four and a half totwenty hours, depending on what exactly is inside. As a rule, not a very large number of blanks are placed on one pallet, so if you need to make a lot of stocks, the dryer for vegetables and fruits "Ryzhik-super" will be the best purchase.
The beauty of using this appliance lies in the function of controlling the flow of air that gets on the products. With strong weathering, vegetables, mushrooms, berries will wither rather than dry out, a small amount of air can lead to the taste of “boiled” berries and vegetables.
In domestic terms, the dryer "Ryzhik" is not dangerous: it is equipped with a thermal switch that stops the dryer in case of overheating. Inside there are also dividers that distribute air and remove moisture, so condensation does not form.
What can be dried?
When buying a product, many people read annotations and comments according to which some vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, etc. cannot be used in electric dryers. In fact, this is a delusion: all electric dryers are similar in design and parameters, and therefore they can easily fit a variety of products.
Usually used for drying for the winter:
- medicinal herbs;
- fruit;
- vegetables;
- berries;
- mushrooms;
- meat;
- some types of fish;
- tree bark (for medical purposes);
- plant inflorescences.
The dryer will easily master the entire list of products. There are no restrictions and rules as such regarding food. Withthe dryer must be handled according to its instructions.
Dry vegetables and fruits
Each product placed in the machine requires careful preparation and care. For example, if the Ryzhik vegetable dryer contains vegetables, then before use they must be washed, wiped dry with a rag, cut into pieces and placed on a pallet. The drying time of vegetables directly depends on how much moisture they contain. Foods with a strong odor should not be placed on the tray as they will soak into the contents of the dryer.
For many, dry fruits are an important part of a he althy diet. It is recommended to dry at the lowest temperature - 30°C, as this preserves biologically active substances, vitamins, minerals and the color of the fruit does not disappear. Special attention should be paid to the storage of the product. A dry, ventilated, warm room should be used, otherwise under-dried fruits (and this happens) may deteriorate. The fruit dryer "Ryzhik" gently removes moisture from the fruit. The low temperature and low air flow allow you to dry fruits as carefully as possible, retaining all the nutrients.
Dry mushrooms
Another favorite delicacy of all is dried mushrooms. Collected in the forest in the summer, they are very well preserved for the winter, if the dryer for mushrooms "Ryzhik" is used. One pallet can hold up to 1 kilogram of mushrooms that need to be dried. The only thing,what is undesirable to do with them is to wet them before drying. It is best to dry the mushrooms in the sun before placing them in the dryer.
Healing herbs
Of course, he alth should not be forgotten either. Chamomile flowers, wormwood, wild rose leaves, nettles and even greens collected in summer can all be useful in winter for the treatment of diseases. It is good to prepare decoctions from dry herbs that will help with various ailments.
The dryer "Ryzhik" is designed not only for vegetables, fruits, berries and mushrooms. This is a multifunctional device that allows you to dry whatever your heart desires.
Device flaws
Of course, there is a fly in the ointment everywhere. A dryer will not be a good purchase for people who consume very little food and do not run a household. An ordinary oven, which everyone has at home, will also cope with the task of evaporating moisture from food.
Those who love multifunctionality are also unlikely to be happy with the invention of a device that has only one function. On the other hand, for mushroom pickers, residents of private houses with vegetable gardens or for summer cottages, this is a good and useful purchase.
The dryer can make a lot of noise during operation, so it is advisable to place it in a room where you will not hear how it works. It's all about the air flowing through the open slots.
The device is completely made of metal, which often leads to a curvature of the case if handled poorly. Pallets can be deformed, the body itself during transportation has a chance to get a dent that will affect operationdryers in the future.
Customer feedback
Would you like to know if it is worth buying such equipment as the Ryzhik dryer? Reviews will help you make the right choice.
It is widely believed that imported dryers are much better than domestic ones. However, this is not at all the case. "Ryzhik" is time-tested, and manufacturers are still not losing ground.
If we compare it with the goods of foreign manufacturers, then "Ryzhik" has several advantages:
- capacious pallets;
- drying quality;
- working speed;
- presence of a fuse;
- air flow adjustment function;
- working power;
- availability of a model with five pallets.
And what's nice: on average, a dryer costs about 3,000 rubles, which is cheaper than foreign counterparts. Here's what some users think about it. Many, before they learn about Ryzhik, prefer to see foreign-made equipment in their kitchen. Most reviews say that dried fruits taste like boiled ones. But with Ryzhik, the situation is changing for the better: fruits do not lose their color, are perfectly preserved, the taste remains rich and pleasant and, importantly, without aftertastes and impurities, which occur, for example, after gas drying. On average, dried vegetables, fruits and mushrooms are stored for about three years. High-quality drying increases their shelf life up to five years.
Some buyers prefer to pick mushrooms in the forest with their own hands. Afteras a sufficient amount accumulates at home, the need to preserve them is brewing. The simplest and most obvious solution is to dry the mushrooms for further harvesting. For large volumes of products, a not very expensive option is suitable, which is Ryzhik-super. This technique is unpretentious and can be located in any part of the house, it works quietly and does not interfere. Most people, when, for example, the mushroom season ends, begin to use the product for other purposes. Interestingly, the equipment purchased only for mushrooms successfully copes with other tasks. Thus, a very useful purchase is the Ryzhik vegetable dryer. Of course, there are reviews about other methods of application: they use "Ryzhik" for herbs, fruits, berries and meat. And many of them are positive.
