Citrus Processing Solutions
From fresh citrus fruits (navel orange, Orah orange, lemon, etc.) to citrus NFC (Not From Concentrate) juice, citrus concentrate, citrus essential oil, Shanghai Chase provides one-stop turnkey plant design and equipment covering the "full product range + full industrial chain", accurately matching the needs of beverage, food, daily chemical and other fields.
Solution Types
Citrus NFC Juice Production Line
3–15T/h, covering fresh-pressed NFC orange juice, NFC lemon juice, and NFC grapefruit juice. Adopting low-temperature cold pressing technology to maximize the retention of citrus' natural aroma and vitamins.
Citrus Concentrate Production Line
3–12T/h, capable of producing clear/turbid citrus concentrate (Brix 60–70°), suitable for orange juice, mandarin juice and other varieties, supporting long-term storage and long-distance transportation.
Citrus Essential Oil Extraction Line
0.5–2T/h (based on raw material processing capacity). High-purity citrus essential oil is extracted through a combined "cold pressing + molecular distillation" process, which can be used in food flavors, daily chemical fragrances and other fields.
Process Overview
Raw Material Intake & Pretreatment (weighing, sorting, removing rotten fruits and unripe fruits)
High-Pressure Spray Cleaning (removing surface dirt and pesticide residues)
Peeling & Sac-Removing/Cutting (selected based on products: peeling and sac-removing for NFC/concentrate, peel-on processing for essential oil extraction)
Cold-Pressing Juicing/Essential Oil Extraction (low-temperature cold pressing ＜10℃ for NFC; combined cold pressing + molecular distillation for essential oil)
Rough Filtration & Refining (filtering to remove seeds and crude fiber for smooth juice; additional clarification for concentrate)
Evaporation & Concentration (only for concentrate line: four-effect falling film evaporation, controlling Brix to 60–70°)
Sterilization (UHT for NFC; pasteurization for concentrate; low-temperature sterilization for essential oil)
Aseptic Filling (aseptic bottles/bags for NFC; aseptic drums/BIB for concentrate; small-capacity aseptic bottles for essential oil)
Projects
Morocco, 2009
Citrus Concentrate Beverage Production Line
Sichuan, China in 2016
Orange Processing Production Line
Why Choose Shanghai Chase
Proven Expertise
Nearly 20 years of experience in integrated fruit and vegetable processing lines, focusing on the citrus processing field. Citrus projects (NFC/concentrate/essential oil) have been successfully delivered, with in-depth understanding of the processing characteristics of global mainstream citrus varieties (navel orange, lemon, grapefruit).
Energy Efficiency
Optimized "four-effect falling film evaporation system" for citrus concentrate, with a heat recovery rate of ＞85%; combined with citrus peel residue waste heat recovery device, the comprehensive energy consumption is reduced by more than 15%; closed-loop recycling of water resources reduces wastewater discharge.
Patented Technology
3 citrus-specific patents - "Efficient Integrated Citrus Peeling and Sac-Removing Process" (increasing juicing efficiency by 20%), "Low-Temperature NFC Juice Aseptic Preservation Technology" (extending shelf life to 12 months), "High-Purity Citrus Essential Oil Extraction Process" (increasing oil yield by 12%).
Flexible Process
Compatible with single-product production lines (e.g., pure NFC) or integrated "NFC + concentrate + essential oil" production lines; supports adjusting peeling intensity, juicing temperature, and concentration parameters according to citrus varieties (sweet orange/lemon/lime) to meet customized needs.
Full-Chain Service
In addition to core processing equipment, it provides citrus peel residue comprehensive utilization solutions (e.g., processing into feed, dietary fiber) and wastewater treatment system design to achieve "zero-waste" production; post-delivery services include equipment operation and maintenance, and process upgrade training.
Global References
Mature applications in major citrus-producing regions - South America (Brazil, Argentina), Mediterranean (Spain, Italy), Southern China (Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian), etc.
FAQ
Q1: What citrus varieties can the citrus processing line handle?
It can handle mainstream varieties such as navel orange, Orah orange, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit, and lime. Processes can be adjusted to adapt to varieties with different acidity and peel thickness.
Q2: What is the capacity range of each production line?
Citrus NFC juice: 3–15T/h; Citrus concentrate: 3–12T/h; Citrus essential oil extraction: 0.5–2T/h (based on raw material processing capacity).
Q3: How does citrus NFC juice balance "freshness" and "long shelf life"?
Low-temperature cold pressing (＜10℃) is used to reduce nutrient loss, combined with UHT (Ultra-High Temperature Instant Sterilization) + aseptic filling, which not only retains the flavor but also achieves a 12-month room-temperature shelf life (unopened).
Q4: How to handle the peel residue after citrus essential oil extraction?
A "peel residue comprehensive utilization" solution is supported, which can process it into high-protein animal feed or edible dietary fiber, in line with environmental protection requirements and resource recycling concepts.
Q5: Is customization of "multi-product combination" production lines supported?
Yes. It can design integrated lines such as "NFC + concentrate", "concentrate + essential oil" or "NFC + concentrate + essential oil" according to needs, reducing the cost of repeated equipment investment.
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