Commercial Food Dehydrators for Controlled Food Drying
Prepare dried fruit, vegetables, herbs, meat and other suitable ingredients with an Aloma commercial food dehydrator. Our stainless steel food dehydrators are available in 10-tray and 20-tray models, giving businesses the choice between smaller-batch preparation and higher production capacity.
These machines are suited to restaurants, butcheries, delis, hotels, farms, food producers and other businesses looking to prepare dried ingredients or introduce new products to their offering.
Explore Our Food Dehydrator Range
Aloma Food Dehydrator – 10 Tray
The Aloma 10-tray food dehydrator is the more compact option in the range. It is a practical choice for businesses preparing smaller batches, working with limited space or testing demand for dried products before moving into larger-scale production.
Its multiple stainless steel trays allow ingredients to be arranged across separate drying levels, while the adjustable temperature provides flexibility for different food preparation requirements.
Aloma Food Dehydrator – 20 Tray
The Aloma 20-tray food dehydrator provides additional drying space for businesses that need to prepare larger quantities in each batch.
This larger dehydrator machine is better suited to regular production, growing businesses and operations that need to process more ingredients at the same time.
What Can You Prepare in a Food Dehydrator?
A food drying machine can be used to remove moisture from a range of properly prepared ingredients, including:
- Fruit slices and dried fruit snacks
- Vegetables
- Fresh herbs
- Meat strips
- Ingredients for garnishes
- Ingredients for baking, cooking and recipe preparation
Food dehydrators can also help businesses make better use of suitable surplus produce, create longer-lasting ingredients and introduce additional products to their menus or retail ranges.
Preparation and drying requirements differ between foods. Appropriate food-safety, dehydration and storage guidelines must always be followed, particularly when working with meat.
Using a Fruit Dehydrator
A fruit dehydrator can be used to prepare dried apples, citrus, bananas and other suitable fruits for snacks, garnishes, baking ingredients or packaged retail products.
Fruit should be cleaned, properly prepared and cut into evenly sized pieces before drying. Drying time will vary depending on the type of fruit, slice thickness, moisture content and selected temperature.
Choosing Between a 10-Tray and 20-Tray Dehydrator
Choose the 10-tray food dehydrator if you:
- Prepare smaller batches
- Have limited installation space
- Are introducing dried products to your range
- Do not require high daily production volumes
Choose the 20-tray food dehydrator if you:
- Need to prepare larger batches
- Plan to use the machine regularly
- Have higher production requirements
- Want more drying space for larger quantities of ingredients
The best option will depend on what you plan to dry, your expected production volume, available space and how frequently the machine will be used.
Why Choose an Aloma Food Dehydrator?
- Stainless steel body and drying trays
- Multiple trays for organised batch preparation
- Adjustable temperature for different ingredients
- Drip tray included
- Compact and larger-capacity models available
- Suitable for commercial food preparation
- 12-month warranty
Food Dehydrators for Sale in South Africa
CaterWize offers Aloma food dehydrators for sale in 10-tray and 20-tray options. Compare the two models based on your available space, expected batch sizes and production requirements.
Order online or contact the CaterWize team for help choosing the right food dehydrator for your business. Nationwide delivery is available across South Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between the two food dehydrators?
The main difference is batch capacity. The 10-tray model is more compact and suited to smaller production requirements, while the 20-tray model provides additional drying space for larger or more frequent batches.
Which food dehydrator is best for a small business?
The 10-tray model is generally the better starting point for a smaller business, limited workspace or lower production volume. The 20-tray model is more suitable where demand and production requirements are already higher.
Can a food dehydrator be used for fruit and vegetables?
Yes. These machines can be used as a fruit dehydrator and for properly prepared vegetables and herbs. Drying time will depend on the ingredient, thickness, moisture content and selected temperature.
Can the food dehydrators be used for meat?
The supplied usage instructions include meat as an application. Meat must be prepared, dehydrated and stored according to the correct food-safety requirements.
What should I compare when looking at dehydrators for sale?
Consider the number and size of trays, expected batch volume, available installation space, temperature range, power requirements and how frequently the machine will be used.
Are these food dehydrators suitable for commercial use?
Yes. The Aloma 10-tray and 20-tray food dehydrators are designed for businesses that need multi-tray food drying and adjustable temperature control.
