Multifunctional Fully Automatic Apple Concentrate Production Line Turnkey Project

Product description of the apple processing line

The apple processing line is a dedicated system crafted to effectively handle fresh apples and convert them into a range of final products. This adaptable production line facilitates the production of well-liked apple-derived items like apple juice, applesauce, apple puree, sliced apples, apple cider, and apple pies.

The apple processing line consists of several essential components that work together to handle large quantities of apples and ensure optimal quality throughout the production process. Let's explore the key stages of the process:

• Apple Receiving and Washing Process: This process involves gathering and examining fresh apples to verify their quality. The apples undergo thorough washing to eliminate dirt, debris, and residues effectively.
• Sorting and Grading Process: Apples are sorted based on criteria like size, color, and ripeness to ensure that only premium apples advance to the subsequent processing phase.
• Apple Peeling and Coring Process: At this stage, apples are peeled and cored to eliminate the skin and core, preparing them for further processing steps.
• Cutting and Slicing Process: Peeled and cored apples can be sliced or cut into various dimensions as needed for the final product, like apple slices for snacks or pie fillings.
• Apple Pressing and Extraction Process: This step involves extracting juice from the apples. The apples are pressed or crushed, yielding juice that is separated from the pulp.
• Filtration and Clarification Process: Apple juice undergoes filtration to remove any residual solids or impurities, resulting in clear and pure apple juice.
• Pasteurization and Preservation Process: Apple juice is pasteurized to eradicate harmful bacteria and microorganisms, ensuring safety and prolonging shelf life.
• Concentration Process: Certain apple products, such as apple concentrate or puree, require water removal to enhance flavor and increase shelf stability. This is achieved through concentration techniques.
• Packaging and Filling Process: The final apple goods are packaged in containers like bottles, cans, pouches, or jars. Packaging guarantees proper sealing and preservation, preserving the freshness and quality of the apple products.

Gofun can not only provide apple processing equipment for your factory, but also provide a complete A to Z solution, including:

• technical advice
• Designing custom solutions
• Equipment manufacturing
• Installation, commissioning and onsite training
• 1 year warranty after sale
• Lifetime service
• package design and supply

Main parameters of the apple production line

Final products & Package types for the apple project

Shanghai Gofun machinery company offers all kinds of apple processing line.

The raw materials are fresh apples, apple juice, etc., and the final products are apple paste, apple sauce, apple juice, apple powder, apple slices, etc.

• Apple Juice: The apples undergo washing, crushing, and pressing to extract their juice. After filtration and pasteurization, the juice is packaged in bottles or cartons. It serves as a refreshing beverage or a versatile ingredient in various culinary creations.
• Apple Sauce: Apples are peeled, cored, and cooked to a soft consistency. The cooked apples are then mashed or blended to form a smooth sauce. Flavor-enhancing ingredients like sugar may be added. Apple sauce is commonly used as a condiment, cooking ingredient, or dessert topping.
• Dried Apple Slices: Apples are sliced thinly and dehydrated through methods like air drying or specialized drying equipment. The dehydration process removes moisture, resulting in preserved apple slices with an extended shelf life. These dried slices can be enjoyed as a nutritious snack or utilized in baking, cereals, or trail mixes.
• Apple Pie Fillings: Apples are peeled, cored, and sliced before being cooked with sugar, spices, and occasionally thickening agents to create a sweet and flavorful pie filling. Once prepared, the filling is packaged in containers or cans, ready for use in pie-making or other baked goods.

Final packaging includes aseptic bags, metal boxes, sachets, stand-up sachets, PP containers, glass jars, PET bottles, gable tops, etc.