Re: Teflex or poly screens for food dehydrator?

[Guest guest]

>

> My mom is going to get me a food dehydrator for Christmas so that I

> can make more snacks for Graham! Do I want the teflex or poly

> screens? I'm trying to be as chemical and metal free as possible.

> Thanks!

> a

>

Screens need to be safe for contact with food. The best screens are stainless

steel, teflon-

coated fiberglass and plastic. Avoid screens made from " hardware cloth. " This is

galvanized metal cloth that is coated with cadmium or zinc. These metals can

oxidize,

leaving harmful residues on the food. Also avoid copper and aluminum screening.

Copper

destroys vitamin C and increases oxidation. Aluminum tends to discolor and

corrode.

Some people react to metal others to teflon so you have to determine if you have

such

sensitivities before making your choice.

Carol F.

SCD 5 years, celiac

[Guest guest]

Carol,

Do you know what the excalibur " poly " ones use? I think that is

what my mom ordered.

Thanks,

a

> >

> > My mom is going to get me a food dehydrator for Christmas so

that I

> > can make more snacks for Graham! Do I want the teflex or poly

> > screens? I'm trying to be as chemical and metal free as

possible.

> > Thanks!

> > a

> >

> Screens need to be safe for contact with food. The best screens

are stainless steel, teflon-

> coated fiberglass and plastic. Avoid screens made from " hardware

cloth. " This is

> galvanized metal cloth that is coated with cadmium or zinc. These

metals can oxidize,

> leaving harmful residues on the food. Also avoid copper and

aluminum screening. Copper

> destroys vitamin C and increases oxidation. Aluminum tends to

discolor and corrode.

>

> Some people react to metal others to teflon so you have to

determine if you have such

> sensitivities before making your choice.

>

> Carol F.

> SCD 5 years, celiac

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Carol,

> Do you know what the excalibur " poly " ones use? I think that is

> what my mom ordered.

> Thanks,

Square Premium Teflex™ Sheets

Carol F.

SCD 5 years, celiac