Types of Food Processing Equipment

6. Dryers

Are you curious how many different types of dryers could possibly exist? If yes, check out this website:https://www.directindustry.com/industrial-manufacturer/dryer-food-industry-109439.html

What we usually refer to as dryers in the food industry however, is equipment like these:

7 best food dehydrators of 2023, according to kitchen experts Image source: Tribest Sedona Express, Amazon

or industrial units like this one:

What you need to consider when choosing a dryer or dehydrator is the capacity you need, and the maximum temperature your products can stand without changes to color, texture or taste. The lower the temperature, the gentler the drying and the more sophisticated the moisture removal (ventilation or air pump) needs to be.

If you do not want to use sulphurization or addition of ascorbic acid for preservation, you might need to consider a closed system, which does not bring your dried products into contact with ambient air.

The use of solar dryers for smaller quantities is also possible. Find the instructions for constructing a solar dryer here.