Freeze-dried apple slices process flow
The process for Freeze-dried apple slices usually involves the following steps:
1. Select and prepare apples: Fresh, ripe apples are selected, the core and skin removed, and cut into thin slices.
2. Pre-treatment: The apple slices are cleaned and soaked, usually with a solution containing antioxidants, to prevent oxidation and color changes.
3. Freezing: The apple slices are placed in a freezer, usually frozen at extremely low temperatures, to ensure that the moisture can more easily evaporate during the subsequent freeze-drying process.
4. Freeze-drying: Frozen apple slices are transferred to vacuum freeze-drying equipment. Here, the water is sublimed into steam and removed, leaving behind the structure and nutrients of the ingredients.
5. Packaging: Freeze-dried apple slices are packaged and sealed to ensure they remain dry and fresh during storage and transportation.
This process can vary depending on the manufacturer's specific requirements and equipment, but usually includes the steps described above. The final freeze-dried apple slice product is usually light, long-lived, and easy to store and carry, making it one of the most popular foods.