Citrus peel processing system
US6151799A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L27/13
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method is described for processing waste citrus peel to remove oil from the peel in a highly efficient manner for subsequent processing, where the temperature of the peel is elevated, the peel is then finely fragmented to create a slurry, the solid particles are removed from the slurry and dried, and the oil is separated from the water in the slurry. The temperature of the peel is elevated by exposing the peel to steam so that minimal water is added.
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