Introduction

Dried orange peel is widely used in food flavoring, tea products, and herbal medicine. Industrial drying ensures consistent quality, color preservation, and long shelf life.

Compared with natural drying, industrial systems provide:

• faster drying
• hygienic processing
• stable product quality

Orange Peel Drying Process

1 Raw Material Preparation

Fresh orange peels are collected after fruit processing.

2 Cleaning

Peels are washed to remove impurities and pesticide residues.

3 Cutting

Peels are cut into strips or small pieces to improve drying efficiency.

4 Drying

Typical conditions:

Temperature
50–60°C

Drying time
4–8 hours

Final moisture
8–12%

Recommended Equipment

Heat Pump Dryer

Best for high-quality citrus drying

Mesh Belt Dryer

Best for continuous citrus processing lines

If you are processing citrus waste into value-added products, choosing the right drying equipment is essential.

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