Watermelon freeze dryer is a device specifically designed for freeze-drying fruits such as watermelons. Its main working principle is to quickly freeze the water in watermelon into ice crystals through refrigeration, heating, vacuum, and heat transfer technologies, and use a vacuum environment to directly sublime the ice crystals into water vapor, thereby removing water and preserving the nutritional components, taste, and flavor of watermelon.
Watermelon freeze dryer usually includes the following main systems:
Refrigeration system: used to cool watermelons and quickly freeze them, causing the water in them to form ice crystals.
Vacuum system: used to reduce pressure during the drying process, thereby accelerating water evaporation and causing ice crystals to sublime into water vapor.
Heating system: mainly used to heat the boards in the drying chamber to promote water evaporation.
Control system: used to control various parameters of equipment, such as temperature, vacuum degree, etc., to ensure processing quality.
Drying chamber: It is a key component of the entire equipment used for processing watermelons in a vacuum and heating environment
Characteristics of freeze-dried watermelon
Good nutrient retention: The freeze-drying process avoids nutrient loss caused by high temperatures, and even easily lost vitamin C can retain an average of over 80%. In addition, the dietary fiber, protein, and minerals of fruits are also proportionally concentrated and preserved.
Convenient storage and consumption: Freeze dried watermelon can be stored at room temperature for a long time (usually up to 1 year or more), and can be consumed directly without additional processing.
Unique taste: Freeze dried watermelon has a crispy texture that is richer than fresh watermelon, providing a unique sensory experience.
There are various ways to eat freeze-dried watermelon, which can be consumed directly or used to make freeze-dried yogurt cups, freeze-dried fruit salads, freeze-dried fruit sparkling water, freeze-dried fruit cakes, etc.