The first step in a fruit and vegetable processing plant is to clean the fruits and vegetables. To ensure the cleaning effect, it is necessary to choose a suitable cleaning device. Different fruits and vegetables are suitable for different cleaning devices. This article is a purchasing guide to help you select the cleaning device that suits your products.
1. Berries. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, mulberries, etc
Characteristics: The epidermis is fragile and prone to damage. It should not be rubbed or impacted by high-pressure water.
Recommended equipment: Bubble cleaning machine.
Recommendation reason: Both the bubbles and the spray are gentle, which will not damage the fruit skin. The friction generated by the bubble burst can remove stains and sand. After cleaning, the conveyor belt rises, which is convenient for water control, reduces surface water residue, and lowers the probability of rotting due to water.
2. Root vegetables. Carrots, potatoes, beetroots, sweet potatoes, etc.
Characteristics: The surface is covered with a large amount of stubborn soil and sand, making it difficult to clean.
Recommended equipment: Brush roller cleaning machine.
Recommendation reason: By constantly rotating and rubbing the brush, the dirt is peeled off from the surface of the fruits and vegetables. While cleaning, the skin of the fruits and vegetables can also be brushed off, enhancing the appearance of the products and increasing their value.
3. Leafy vegetables. Spinach, lettuce, cabbage, salad greens, etc.
Characteristics: The leaves are loose, with many wrinkles, and are prone to hiding insect eggs and sand.
Recommended equipment: Bubble cleaning machine.
Recommendation reason: Dense bubbles can penetrate every crease of leafy vegetables. The flow of water and the churning of bubbles can wash away impurities within.
4. Fruits and vegetables with relatively hard skins. Apple, pear, tomato, cucumber, eggplant, orange, etc
Characteristics: The epidermis is relatively hard and not easily damaged, and there may be a waxy layer.
Recommended equipment: Bubble cleaning machine + parallel brush cleaning machine.
Recommendation reason: The bubble cleaning machine can remove most of the impurities on the surface of fruits and vegetables, and the soft brush cleaning machine can remove the waxy layer on the surface and polish it.
In addition to the above selection points, it is also necessary to consider the production capacity target, cost budget, labor input and water consumption. There is no such thing as the best equipment, only the one that suits you best. We hope that through the right choice, we can help you achieve efficient cleaning, reduce waste and save water and electricity.