Process and apparatus for separating solid and liquid portions of crushed fruits
US5616357A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23N1/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process to separate insoluble solid portions from soluble liquid materials of fruits with increased performance and yield using a press (7) wherein water, is first supplied to a mill for crushing the fruit. The soluble materials are then separated from the solid portions as juice in the press (7). The relationship between water feed and fruit feed can be controlled by a of microprocessor (22). An apparatus for carrying out this process is also disclosed.
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