Garlic is a common condiment that is widely grown and used around the world. With the increasing demand for garlic, how to improve garlic processing efficiency and product quality has become an important issue in the agriculture and food processing industries. Garlic production technology covers multiple links from clove separation, peeling to paste grinding, drying, etc. according to different processing requirements and target products. This article will introduce common garlic production and processing technologies and related equipment.
- Garlic clove separation technology
Garlic clove separation is the first step in garlic processing, which is mainly used to separate garlic into individual cloves. Clove separation not only helps with the subsequent peeling process, but also makes the subsequent processing more efficient.
2. Garlic peeling technology
Garlic peeling is to remove the outer membrane of garlic cloves to make them cleaner and easier to process and package. Mechanical peeling equipment is often used in large-scale production, usually by friction and other means to separate the garlic cloves from the skin.
3. Garlic grinding technology
Grinding is the process of processing garlic into garlic paste. The key technology of grinding is how to maintain the aroma and nutrients of garlic while avoiding over-grinding. Modern grinding equipment adopts the principle of high-speed grinding, which can efficiently grind garlic into fine garlic paste.
4. Garlic drying technology
Garlic drying technology is widely used in the production of garlic powder, garlic slices and other products. Through drying, the shelf life of garlic can be effectively extended, which is convenient for long-distance transportation and storage. Usually, the hot air circulation system is used to evenly heat the garlic so that its moisture gradually evaporates. This method is suitable for large-scale production, can efficiently control the drying process, and reduce the influence of human factors.
5. Related equipment
With the continuous development of garlic production and processing technology, many advanced processing equipment have gradually entered the market. These equipment not only improve the processing efficiency of garlic, but also ensure the quality of the product. Common garlic processing equipment includes:
- Clove separator: used to separate garlic cloves to improve processing efficiency.
- Peeler: automatic peeling equipment for removing garlic skin.
- Garlic sauce grinder: used to grind garlic into garlic paste or garlic sauce to meet the needs of different products.
- Dryer: used to dehydrate and dry garlic to extend shelf life.