A citrus juice processing line is a series of equipment and machinery used in the production of citrus juices. It involves various steps, including fruit selection, washing, juicing, filtration, pasteurization, and packaging.
Fruit selection: Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, are selected based on their quality and ripeness.
Washing: The fruits are thoroughly washed to remove any dirt or contaminants.
Juicing: The fruits are then fed into a juicer or extractor to extract the juice. This can be done through a mechanical process or by using high-pressure hydraulic extraction.
Filtration: The extracted juice is filtered to remove any pulp, seeds, or solid particles.
Pasteurization: The filtered juice is heated to a specific temperature to kill any harmful bacteria or microorganisms. This step helps in increasing the shelf life of the juice.
Packaging: The pasteurized juice is then filled into containers, such as bottles, cans, or cartons. It can be packaged in different sizes, from small individual servings to larger family-sized containers.
Additional steps in the citrus juice processing line may include:
Degassing: Some citrus juices undergo a degassing process to remove excess air or gas bubbles, which can help in maintaining the quality and taste of the juice.
Concentration: In some cases, citrus juices may be concentrated to remove excess water and increase the juice's flavor and shelf life. This is often done through a process called evaporation.
Blending: Citrus juices may be blended with other fruit juices or ingredients to create unique flavors or meet specific consumer preferences.
Quality control: Throughout the processing line, various quality control measures are implemented to ensure the juice meets the required standards. This may involve testing for acidity, sugar content, and overall taste.
The exact configuration and specifications of a citrus juice processing line can vary depending on the scale of production, desired end product, and specific requirements of the manufacturer.
1. Wide range of raw materials, this production line is suitable for all kinds of orange fruits with the same characteristics, such as citrus, lemon, Huyou, grapefruit, etc;
2. The configuration of production line is flexible, and different functional equipment can be flexibly configured according to different final product requirements of customers, such as debittering, deacidification, essential oil preparation and concentration equipment;
3. According to different investment amount and product positioning of customers, customers can configure ordinary, middle and or high-end products according to their own requirements;
4. The final product has pure flavor, bright color and high yield;
5. The whole line has high degree of automation, low labor intensity, simple operation, reliable performance and low operation cost;
6. The whole production line adopts sanitary design, with thorough cleaning and high hygiene level.
Technical parameters of orange fruit processing line
Raw materials: fresh orange, citrus, lemon, huyou, grapefruit
Final products: NFC fresh juice, concentrated juice, essential oil, pulp (orange velvet, etc.), cysts
Capacity: 20 t / D - 2000 t / D
Fruit juice yield: ≥ 90%
Solid content: 7 ~ 12brix
Packaging: sterile bag / glass bottle / PET bottle / roof bag / Tetra Pa
