Vegetable Drying Machine

Vegetable Drying Machine

Type of Dryer Vegetable

  • The simplest Dryer Vegetable is a tray dryer. This consists of a closed chamber with heating coils and simple tray. The vegetables are spread over the tray and allowed to dry until it reaches the required moisture level. An advanced version of this is a tunnel dryer. Here the heat is supplied on all sides. This ensures uniform and quick drying of vegetables. Apart from this, there are belt dryers in which the vegetables are laid on a belt that is in motion. This helps in the drying of bulk quantities of vegetables within a short span.

Veggies are a part of all our diets. They are rich in vitamins and minerals that are required for the normal functioning of the body. Most vegetables are seasonal. And due to their perishable nature, it is highly difficult to stock vegetables as such. There are innovations in food technology, that aid in long term storage of vegetables. The simplest method is drying.

Why dry veggies?

Veggies contain very high moisture level. This is the preliminary reason why vegetables rot. Drying removes the moisture in vegetables and thus makes them fit for long term storage. Sun or solar drying has been performed for several decades. But advancements in machinery has lead to the evolution of Dryers Vegetable . These amazing machines, remove as much moisture content as possible from vegetables.

What are the vegetables you can dry using these machines?

The simplest vegetable dryers use heated air to dry up vegetables. Almost all vegetables like carrot, broccoli, onion, garlic, beetroot and leaves like spinach, mint or any other edible material could be dried using these vegetable dryers. For Example, Vegetables usually have an initial moisture content up to 90 per cent. This has to be reduced to less than 7 per cent to make them ideal for storage.

Pros of dried vegetables

Firstly, Dried veggies are easy to store over a long time. This also makes sure you get to taste seasonal vegetables during off-seasons. Secondly, Dried vegetables are an alternative to fried snacks that are usually considered unhealthy. Thirdly, The nutrients remain intact to some extent in dehydrated vegetables. Eating dried vegetables also supplies you with nutrients obtained from fresh vegetables. Fourthly and most importantly The taste of a few fruits improves while it is dried. Especially sugar present in fruits gives it a crunchy texture and enhanced sweet taste.

More Pros of dried vegetables

Moreover, It is easier to pack and export dried fruits and vegetables rather than fresh ones. It also requires very less care for the storage. Hence it is preferred by lots of consumers these days. Finally, Almost 21 million tons of vegetables are lost each year, which is estimated to have a value of 240 billion rupees. Drying and packing of vegetables can help in cutting down these losses.

Cons of dried vegetables or In other word

Firstly, The appearance and taste of food may vary due to drying. Secondly, It might sometimes lead to loss of nutrition.Thirdly, The water content in the vegetables is lost. This has to be supplied by drinking more water than usually recommended. Finally, to Conclude that, The vegetables have to be dried when they are fresh to preserve the flavor and taste as such.

General Veg Dryer Specification or Examples

CAPACITY : 200 KG TO 4000 KG/HR INPUT
DRYER TYPE : MULTI STAGE CONVEYOR DRYER
DRYING SYSTEM : AIR DRYING
DRYING IS SUITABLE FOR : ONION,GARLIC,GINGER, CARROT, POTATO, CABBAGE, TURMERIC, CHILLI, CARROT, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, BEETROOT, SPINACH,MINT LEAVES & OTHER VEGETABLE & FOOD PRODUCTS.
INITIAL MOISTURE : 60% TO 90% (DEPEND UPON PRODUCT TO BE DRY)
FINAL MOISTURE : LESS THAN 7%
MACHINE GRADE : AUTOMATIC
SUITABLE HEATING UNIT FOR DRYER : STEAM BOILER OR HOT WATER GENERATOR OR THERMIC FLUID HEATING SYSTEM, OR GAS FIRE BURNER SYSTEM
OPTIONS OF FUEL FOR HEATING UNIT : BIO MASS BRIQUETTE, WOOD,COAL, LIGNITE, AGRI WASTE, NATURAL GAS,
CLEANING : OPTIONAL- AUTOMATIC CLEANING & WASHING SYSTEM AVAILABLE
M.O.C : STAINLES STEEL 304, GALVENIZE, , MS
GOODS CONTACT PART : S.S. 304 & OTHER FOOD GRADE MATERIAL
INSULATION : 50 MM THICK - HIGH DENSITY INSULATION MATERIAL USED.
CONTROLS : STANDARD CONTROL PANEL OR PLC BASED CONTROL PANEL AVAILABLE
FRUITS AND VEG DRYING MACHINE DESIGN : CUSTOMIZED
DRYING MACHINE BRAND : “DODIA”
  • SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. WE RESERVE THE RIGHTS TO CHANGE SPECIFICATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
  • IMAGES OF PRODUCT ARE FOR INDICATIVE ONLY ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY.

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