Kinosol Orenda Food Dehydrator

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$130.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

KinoSol is working with organizations around the globe to field test Orendas. They are working with aid organizations, churches and NGOS.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include SunWorks Solar Food Dryer and GoSol Sol4 Oven.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Made to order. ^{Interview with representative}

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

Currently Orendas are in prototype, so subsistence farmers can get them for free to perform field tests. They can also be purchased online through Kinosol's website. Additionally an Orenda can be sent to a subsistence farmer abroad through a sponsorship program where donations can be made from $20 to $200 USD, when a full Orenda is funded ($200) it is shipped through Kinosol's international partners.

Distributions to Date Status

9 prototypes

Design Specifications

Design specifications

• Relies on a natural convection system, which allows products to dehydrate without using any electrical inputs.
• Has ventilation holes that allow heat transfer from the bottom of the unit, flowing up through the top.
• This system allows moisture to escape while trapping heat within the units.
• The dryer has a storage unit that comes with resealable mylar bags.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by manufacturer

Replacement Components

Replacement parts available if requested directly from Kinosol. ^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle

The projected lifetime is between 5 and 7 years based on the material ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Specified performance

• Retains nearly 100% of the inputs to reduce 90% of the dehydration time.
• The dehydration rate varies based on weather and location, on average dehydration time is one day.
• According to manufacturer, mylar protects food from heat, light, moisture, oxygen, and pests.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Trays might get hot

Complementary Technical Systems

The Orenda comes with 4 resealable mylar storage bags which protect dehydrated food from heat, light, moisture, oxygen, and pests.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

• Kinosol monthly newsletter
• Aid organizations, churches and NGO's working with Kinosol
• Kinosol's Contact