These products didn’t make the top 10 this go-round. But, then, it took Susan Lucci 19 nominations to win an Emmy, so there’s always hope next year.

Ronco 5-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator: At roughly 13 inches in diameter and 13 inches high, it takes up a lot of countertop space. Nevertheless, said our tester (who enjoyed dried apples and mangoes), “if you’re a die-hard dried-food fan or a seasoned chef, it might well be worth it.”
To Buy: $80, www.ronco.com.

Flexi-Fit Lid (2 pieces): Although our tester said these flexible container lids didn’t seal very tightly, she felt they were a better alternative to plastic wrap when you can’t track down the right lid.
To Buy: $12.50, www.shopperschoice.com.

Plate Caddy: Our tester found the Caddy — which supports a standard-size plate, a beverage (bottle, cup, can, or wineglass), a napkin, and utensils all in one hand — to be useful at cocktail parties: “My friends and I like the idea of having to use only one hand to hold many things, as opposed to juggling with two hands, but the grip wasn’t completely comfortable.”
To Buy: $23.50 for eight, www.shopperschoice.com.

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