Agriculture
February 26, 2024
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Updated on January 23, 2024
·Created on June 17, 2017
The Kinosol Orenda Food Dehydrator is a technology that dries and preserves food for 6 months using a natural convection system that allows airflow without the need of a fan.
The Kinosol Orenda Food Dehydrator is a technology that dries and preserves food for 6 months using a natural convection system that allows airflow without the need of a fan. It aims at creating additional income to its users while reducing food wastage at household levels.
Target SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 1: No Poverty
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
Drying capacity (lbs/m³)
33 Interview with representative
Drying duration (hr)
6-8 solar hours Interview with representative
Load capacity (m³)
0.03 Interview with representative
Operating temperature range (°C)
26 to 57
Temperature control
No
Number of trays
4
Materials of construction
Aluminium Interview with representative
Design Specifications
Design specifications
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
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
None found
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Other Information
Kinosol monthly newsletter Aid organizations, churches and NGO's working with Kinosol Kinosol's Contact The dehydrator alone costs $110 USD. The dehydrator that includes a storage unit and 10 Mylar bags costs $130 USD. Interview with representative.
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