Machinery & Equipment
Food Dryer
Food Dryer is defined as a machine of heat under controlled conditions, to remove the water present in foods by evaporation to yield solid products. It differs from evaporation, which yields concentrated liquid products. The main purpose of drying is to extend the shelf-life of foods by reducing their in-water activity. Micro-organisms which cause food spoilage and decay and many of the enzymes which promote undesired changes in the chemical composition of the food are…
- Types
- Conduction Type · Convection Type · Radiation Type
- Applications
- Processed Food Drying · Plant Food Drying · Animal Food Drying
5 editions21 December 2025