1. Apple picking and screening: Firstly, mature apples will be picked and screened to remove apples that do not meet the requirements, such as rotten or damaged fruits.
2. Cleaning and disinfection: Picked apples will be cleaned to remove surface dirt and impurities. Subsequently, apples are usually disinfected to ensure hygiene and safety during the production process.
3. Peeling and Pitching: Clean apples are further peeled and pitted to remove the skin and pits. This step can be completed using mechanical equipment to improve efficiency.
4. Juicing: Peeled and pitted apples will enter the juicer and extract juice from the pulp through pressing. There are two commonly used methods in the juicing process: hot pressing and cold pressing. The hot pressing method uses high temperature to heat apples to increase juice production, while the cold pressing method aims to maintain more vitamins and nutrients.
5. Filtering and clarification: The squeezed apple juice may contain pulp and impurities, so it needs to be filtered and clarified. The filtering method can be physical filtration or centrifugal filtration to remove solid particles. Clarification usually involves adding clarifying agents (such as gelatinase) or performing centrifugation to remove turbid substances.
6. Sterilization and preservation: In order to ensure the hygiene, safety, and freshness of apple juice, it is often necessary to carry out sterilization treatment. This can be achieved through methods such as high-temperature heating, ultra-high pressure treatment (HPP), or adding preservatives.
7. Packaging and storage: Finally, the sterilized apple juice is placed in bottles, cans, or other containers and sealed for packaging. Then, the apple juice will be stored under appropriate temperature conditions to ensure stability in quality and taste.
It should be noted that different manufacturers may have differences in specific production process details, but the above steps roughly cover the production process of apple juice.
The production machines for apple juice can usually be divided into the following categories:
1. Apple cleaning machine: used to clean apples and remove surface dirt and impurities. It usually consists of a sprinkler system, a rotating brush, and a conveying system, which can efficiently clean a large amount of apples.
2. Apple peeler and corer: This machine can quickly remove the skin and core of apples, improving production efficiency. It usually uses a blade or rotating brush to complete the peeling and core removal process.
3. Apple crusher: used to crush peeled and pitted apples into small pieces for subsequent juice extraction. Crushers are usually achieved by rotating blades or pressing devices.
4. Apple juicer: used to extract juice from apple fragments. Juicers can be divided into two types: hot press and cold press. The hot press increases juice production by heating apple chips, while the cold press can maintain more vitamins and nutrients.
5. Apple juice filter: used to filter and extract apple juice, removing pulp and solid particles. The filter can use the principles of physical filtration or centrifugal filtration to ensure that the final apple juice is clear and transparent.
6. Apple juice sterilizer: used to sterilize apple juice to ensure hygiene and safety and extend its shelf life. The commonly used methods for sterilization machines include high-temperature heating, ultra-high pressure treatment (HPP), etc.
7. Apple juice filling machine: used to put sterilized apple juice into bottles, cans, or other containers and seal them. Filling machines usually have automated control systems that can complete filling work according to demand and specifications.
In addition, there are also some auxiliary equipment, such as conveyor belts, can sealing machines, label attaching machines, etc., used to assist in the production and packaging process of apple juice and improve production efficiency.
It is necessary to choose a suitable apple juice making machine based on specific production needs, while also considering the quality and reliability of the equipment to ensure the production of high-quality apple juice products.
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