Fruit or Vegetables creams and concentrates are made out of fresh products. The idea is to be able to manufacture derivates from fruit and vegetables all year round, and not be seasonal like fresh fruit and vegetables are. This way soups, juices, creams, pastas, etc; can be manufacture along the whole year, by using fruit or vegetable pastes or concentrates regardless of the fresh product season.
Another objective of making concentrate is to reduce transport costs versus the fresh product transport costs. Concentrate and cream processing lines could be located more near the fresh products.
Cream or concentrate processing lines start with the fresh fruit or vegetable washing, leaf cleaning, boning, enzyme deactivation and aseptic processing. From this first processing phase the result is a paste that passes on to the evaporation process where water is reduced from the paste and thereof the name of concentrate. A pasteurization process normally follows and then aseptic packaging. If the concentrate is going to be frozen, pasteurization normally takes place before evaporation. It is also possible pasteurize and evaporate at the same time. Combinations can be many and they depend upon the manufacturing process selected and the product recipe.
For example fruit cold extracting avoids pulp taste, smell and oils passing on to the concentrate paste and at the same time protects it with an inert atmosphere slowing enzymes activity and reducing the product oxidation.
MachinePoint delivers cold extracting systems that improve the fresh product organoleptic qualities and their performance.
For instance, employing cold extraction technology under an inert atmosphere in fruits, rather than other existing extraction methods, increases the final concentrate yield by 10%, enhances its viscosity, and extracts 98% of the processed fruit.
MachinePoint delivers equipment for the processing of concentrates, concentrated cream, aseptic pulp and chilled and frozen pulps.
Used Machinery for the Fruit and vegetable concentrate and puree processing
At MachinePoint, we supply high-quality used machinery for the production of fruit and vegetable concentrates, as well as a wide range of other derivative products. Our industry experience enables us to offer reliable and efficient equipment that is essential for the production process in this specific area. From storage systems to complete filling and packaging lines, we provide comprehensive solutions that help optimize production and ensure the quality of the final products.
- Storage Systems: Used for safely and efficiently storing raw materials and intermediate products.
- Slat Conveyer: Facilitate the continuous transport of fruits and vegetables throughout the production process.
- Fruit and Vegetable Washers: Equipment designed to clean and disinfect raw materials before processing.
- Peelers: Specialized machines for efficient removal of fruit and vegetable skins.
- Conveyor Belt Inspection: Can be performed manually or using visual technology to ensure product quality and safety.
- Elevators: Used for vertical transport of products within the processing plant.
- Crushers: Equipment that reduces the size of fruits and vegetables for further processing.
- Mills: Used to grind fruits and vegetables into purees or pastes.
- Pulverizers: Equipment that converts solid products into powder form.
- Pulpers: Machines that separate fruit pulp from other parts such as skin or seeds.
- Mixing Systems: Used to combine different ingredients homogeneously.
- Vacuum Evaporators: Equipment that removes water from fruit or vegetable concentrates through evaporation under vacuum conditions.
- Pasteurizers: Used to heat and sterilize products to extend their shelf life.
- Aseptic Technologies: Systems that ensure the sterility of the final product during packaging.
- Filling and Packaging Lines: Equipment used to package final products in suitable containers for distribution and commercialization.
Frequently Asked Questions when Purchasing Used Machinery for Fruit and Vegetable Concentrate Processing:
MachinePoint offers a wide range of used machinery, including washers, crushers, evaporators, and more, specifically designed for fruit and vegetable concentrate processing.
We work with leading brands in the industry such as Tetra Pak, Krones, and Alfa Laval, offering a variety of specific models tailored to our customers’ needs.
Benefits include reduced costs, access to high-quality equipment, and immediate availability to enhance production efficiency.
Yes, MachinePoint can assist with organizing transportation and delivery of purchased machinery for the convenience of our customers.
Customers can contact our sales team through our website, via email, or by phone to discuss their specific needs and receive expert advice.
Yes, customers can request inspections of used machinery to ensure it meets their requirements before making a purchase.
