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Cosori Food Dehydrator Machine Review

This high performance, middle capacity dehydrator is the best-looking machine of the lot
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Cosori Food Dehydrator Machine Review
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Price:  $160 List
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Manufacturer:   COSORI
By Nick Miley and Michelle Powell  ⋅  Aug 11, 2021
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SCORE

RANKED
#6 of 12
  • Dehydrating - 25% 8.1
  • Temperature Accuracy - 25% 9.8
  • Ease of Cleaning - 25% 5.0
  • Ease of Use - 25% 6.6

Our Verdict

The Cosori Food Dehydrator Machine has accurate time and temperature settings in an average capacity machine. The interior cleaning is relatively easy, and the exterior has a nice, modern-industrial look. Our only gripe is the trays are made of tightly woven metal wire, and food likes to stick to them. If aesthetics are a key factor in your kitchen appliance purchase decisions, then this machine has your name on it.
REASONS TO BUY
Accurate temperature controls
Easy clean-up
Nice looking
REASONS TO AVOID
Food sticks to trays
Poor dried meat outcomes

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Bottom Line This precision average capacity dehydrator has a sleek, modern lookThe unit's digital interface, transparent door, and metal trays make it a go-to for most home kitchensA quality dehydrator for the space conscious consumerThis unique dehydrator has ample tray space in a rectangular, stackable format; it also has simple controls and is easy to cleanA simple machine that has two settings, is easy to clean, and is very inexpensive
Rating Categories Cosori Machine Magic Mill Food Deh... Presto 06301 Dehydro Hamilton Beach 32100A Nutrichef PKFD12
Dehydrating (25%)
8.1
8.8
8.5
7.4
8.5
Temperature Accuracy (25%)
9.8
9.3
9.5
7.0
5.0
Ease of Cleaning (25%)
5.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
Ease of Use (25%)
6.6
8.0
5.6
5.8
4.2
Specs Cosori Machine Magic Mill Food Deh... Presto 06301 Dehydro Hamilton Beach 32100A Nutrichef PKFD12
Tray Dimensions 12" x 13" 13" x 12" 15" diameter 10.5" x 13" 12" diameter
Number of Trays 6 7 6 5 5
Temperature Range 95-165 F 95-165 F 90-165 F 100-160 F Max 180 F
Tray Material Stainless steel Stainless steel Plastic Plastic Plastic
Power Consumption 600W 480W 750W 500W 250W
Capacity 6 sq ft 7.6 sq ft 3.25 sq ft 3.75 sq ft 3.25 sq ft
Outside Dimensions 13.4" x 17.8" x 12.4" 18" x 14" x 13" 14.5" x 15" x 7.25" 10.5" x 13" x 11" 12" x 7.5" x 13"

Our Analysis and Test Results

Performance Comparison


cosori food dehydrator machine - sleek and chic. this machine is a worthy countertop appliance.
Sleek and chic. This machine is a worthy countertop appliance.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Quality and Consistency


We define quality by the texture, evenness, and flavor of the final dehydrated product. With the exception of beef jerky, the Cosori produced high-quality dehydrated food in our testing. While our beef jerky issues would likely be resolved by tweaking the recipe, the fruit and veggies came out tasty, evenly dehydrated, and had an appealing mouthfeel. This was the result time and again in our testing iterations.

cosori food dehydrator machine - trays big enough to accommodate large food items.
Trays big enough to accommodate large food items.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Easy and Accurate


The Cosori has an intuitive three-button temperature and timing set-up with a numeric readout. Our tests indicate that, across a wide range, the internal temperature almost exactly matches the setting values. This contributes significantly to the quality and consistency discussed above.

Clean-Up


Generally speaking, dehydrators are a bit of a pain to clean. The food has time to drip and conceal, and it's all happening in a contained space that can be challenging to remove depending on the internal shape of the dehydrator. Not so with this machine. Our tester was delighted with how easy it is to guide food bits and juices out of the stainless steel interior. The one catch is that the wire racks have some food adherence issues. Fortunately, the racks can be removed, soaked, and scrubbed.

cosori food dehydrator machine - cleaning is a necessary and often difficult part of owning a food...
Cleaning is a necessary and often difficult part of owning a food dehydrator.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Value


The Cosori is not an inexpensive machine. However, it is easy to use, easy to clean, delivers quality foods, and looks nice. As such, we would describe this product as being worth the money spent.

cosori food dehydrator machine - temperature accuracy and consistency are critical for high-quality...
Temperature accuracy and consistency are critical for high-quality outcomes.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Conclusion


Many of the dehydrators in this review have a plain look, but not the Cosori. This machine sports brushed steel with black plastic trim. Offering more than just an attractive exterior, this model produces quality dehydrated food. As such, it may earn a permanent place on your kitchen countertop. Despite some of the recipe issues and the difficulty of cleaning the metal trays, the Cosori is a solid product. If the average tray square footage and external dimensions meet your needs, you can't do much better.

—Nick Miley and Michelle Powell

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