Fruit Processing Line
An upstream fruit processing line that turns raw fruit into pulp or puree, where washing and sorting decide the quality of everything downstream.
Key Specifications
| Capacity | 1 - 20 tonnes raw fruit per hour |
|---|---|
| Fruits | Mango, pineapple, tomato, guava, citrus, berry |
| Stages | Wash, sort, crush, pulper, refiner, deaerator |
| Pulp yield | 55-75 percent depending on fruit |
| Refining | 0.6-1.2 mm screen, adjustable |
| Seeds and peel | Separate discharge streams |
| Material | 304 stainless, food grade |
Sorting removes the defects you cannot fix later
A single mouldy fruit in a tonne of mango shows up as off-flavour in the finished puree. Manual or optical sorting before crushing is the cheapest quality control in the whole line.
Pulper and refiner settings set the texture
The pulper separates pulp from peel and seed; the refiner controls final particle size. A 0.6 mm screen gives a smooth puree, 1.2 mm retains texture. Changing screen size is how one line serves both juice and puree markets.
Yield depends mostly on fruit, then on settings
Mango yields 55-65 percent pulp, pineapple 60-70, tomato 70-80. Within that range, pulper pressure and screen size move yield by a few points, which at scale is significant.
Typical Applications
- Tropical fruit puree production — Mango, guava and pineapple puree for juice, nectar and dairy dosing.
- Tomato paste upstream — Crushing and pulping before evaporation, with hot break for enzyme control.
- Fruit preparation for yoghurt — Pulp with controlled particle size for dosing into yoghurt lines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a hot break?
For tomato, yes; heating immediately after crushing deactivates pectin enzymes and raises yield. For most other fruits, cold pulping preserves fresher flavour.
How is waste handled?
Peel and seed are 25-45 percent of input. Plan for animal feed, composting or a drying system before commissioning.
Can the line process citrus?
Yes, but citrus needs a separate extractor for juice and peel oil; a standard pulper would make the juice bitter.
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