Would this be the right tray for dehydrating sprouted grains, such as spelt, or would the grains fall through?
1475818
I dry lots of herbs on their stem perfectly. You could loose items through the lattice / grates. I suggest the fruit roll up tray which I make flaxseed chips on.
1475819
I don't know about that because I've never entertained the idea of dehydrating sprouted grains. I just looked at my Clean-A-Screen tray and I don't think they would fall through because they have puffed up a bit. I don't do any sprouting myself but am going to give it a try after the holidays. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
1475820
I never thought of dehydrating sprouted grains but would probably try it on a tray instead of a screen.
1475821
I have never dehydrated grains so I am not sure if they would work on these trays.
1475822
Sorry to say, but anything smaller than a popcorn seed would go thru the screen. I used it to dry popcorn that we grew and some of it fell thru.
1475823
I would think they would be fine for sprouted grains. When I've used mine for small items, my only concern was that they would fly around during the drying process. Using two screens with the items sandwiched in between does the trick for that! You might have to adjust your drying time, though! Good luck!
1475824
Try placing the fruit roll sheet directly onto your tray. Then place your fine gains and herbs onto it. If you see that they are blowing around and getting tiny , then I would place one of your screens over your grains so they don't fly around.
488103
Yes and no. Yes - An uncooked rice grain has a smaller than 1/16" diameter (the app. diameter of the holes in this colander) and can easily be slipped through the holes if held perpendicular to the holes. No - Grains of rice lie horizontally when in the colander so it is my experience than no uncooked rice grains ever fall through the holes. No - Cooked grains of short grain rice rice swell to a grater than 1/16" diameter and will not fit through the holes. .
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This is whole grain spelt. Ive used it several recipes substitution for white wheat flour with no problems. Because its whole spelt I feel that an inexperienced baker needs to carefully spoon the floor into a measuring cup or scale instead of scooping it. Whole flour has a tendency to be a bit heavier. I've used it as equal measurements.... with amazing results.
2005149
The trays are of difference sizes, all depends on what vegetables you are planning on starting. I bought one for tomatoes seeds, and that one measure about 10 x 10 x 3 1/2 with 16 individual compartments in it. Just right for tomatoes seeds.It should say on the package what it's better suited for. Had very good luck with mine, and have been using this product for about 4 years now
665312
Hi Gerald-- To be honest, I don't think it was meant for that type of application but I'm semi-impressed it worked at all! Have you considered just getting a grain mill? I think Amazon sell a variety of models that should do the job right for you. Good luck!
1704076
I had this same question, the owners manel states not to grind sprouted grain. I first thought it was because of the added moisture But then I thought it might be because of more oil due to sprouting. Sorry I don't have a better answer.
2087474
I have both kinds of mortars and pestles, one out of metal and one made of stone. In the stone one I ground up some caraway seeds. It was quite a job. The roughness of the inside helped, but there was still a lot of elbow grease expended. The metal one is too smooth to give you any kind of help. My husband uses the metal one to crush pills. It works very well for this job. The answer to your question is that the metal one would grind grains and nuts, but not well and only with a tremendous amount of work.
759785
I recommend the fruit roll up screens for seeds. I use these trays mainly for drying herbs.
1422107
Not sure the size of Wheat berries, the holes are about 1/8 inch, maybe a bit smaller. You could get the fruit roll-up pads which are solid, they are round but I think they will still work in this dehydrator. You could additionally place plastic wrap on the bottom of the trays.
1750868
As far as I can see it is a drip tray. This tray is not as large as the one on my last griddle. I have overflowed it once. Griddle seems to work fine . . . like the locking cord.
1926033
My dehydrator has plastic trays but I would sure think it would work for you.
2242584
I'm not really sure but I don't think a couple more would hurt. I have completely loaded mine - trays full and all trays used - several times and it did seem to take longer to dry than when I had more open space on the trays or fewer trays being used. That was with sweet potatoes and another time with bananas so both high moisture things. I think it may be easy to "overload" with so many trays that the drying time took much longer - and with meat this would be a big concern to me.
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The holes are a few millimeters by a few millimeters. dry short grain rice doesn't fall through, but that's probably close to the particle size limit. I'm not sure of the particle size of stock contents.If you are focused on rigidity, this strainer can handle it. This thing is very sturdy.
1468364
I haven't used mine for dehydrated items, but it surely should work. I use it for other dry items like crackers and cookies. A friend uses it for dry sausage they do in a dehydrator. I am so glad I purchased this appliance. I use it so much, It seldom even leaves the countertop!
1872236
There is approximately 1 inch of clearance between trays. I have dried grapes into raisins with no problem. If you try to dry anything with a lot of thickness, you are going to increase the drying time substantially. This could result in the exterior of what is being dried to have a dryer texture than you might want. I have dried curly leaf kale where the leaves had to be slightly pressed down. The result was fine.
1877262
I don't really know, but for this feeder I don't believe you need a seed tray. Seeds do not come flying out of this type of feeder like they do others. We have had a few seeds sprout but it's almost nothing.
1450819
Some of the smaller seeds will fall through to the tray. Also, need to use small black oil sunflower seeds. The big striped seeds are too big.