As one of China's top-yield fruit categories, the citrus industry is rapidly shifting from a traditional fresh-consumption-focused model to diversified deep processing. Fueled by consumption upgrading and technological empowerment, fluid products like citrus juice, jam, and NFC drinks have become market favorites-backed by advanced processing technologies and equipment.
Core Process: Four-Step Citrus Fluid Food Processing
The quality of citrus fluid products is determined from the initial processing stage, involving four key steps:
Cleaning & Sorting: Fresh citrus is cleaned via high-pressure spray to remove impurities and pesticide residues. Optical sorting equipment classifies fruits by size and color, ensuring uniform raw material quality.
Juicing & Extraction: Screw juicers extract juice efficiently at low temperatures, maximizing retention of vitamin C and other active nutrients while separating pomace to boost juice yield.
Sterilization & Freshness Retention: UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) sterilizers use precise temperature control to eliminate harmful microorganisms instantly, locking in natural flavors and nutrients without excessive nutrient loss.
Aseptic Filling: Aseptic filling machines operate in fully enclosed sterile environments to avoid secondary contamination, enabling 6-12 months of room-temperature shelf life without preservatives-expanding market reach significantly.
Equipment Empowerment: Enhancing Production Efficiency
For citrus processors, equipment stability and efficiency directly impact costs and competitiveness. Shanghai Chase, a specialist in fluid food processing equipment, offers tailored solutions:
UHT sterilizers with intelligent temperature control (±0.5℃ precision) to meet diverse citrus product requirements.
High-speed aseptic filling machines supporting multiple sterile bag types, adapting to varied market orders.
Win-Win Cooperation: Exploring the Fluid Food Blue Ocean
Technology unlocks the full value of citrus, addressing challenges like fresh fruit perishability and low added value while providing consumers with healthy, convenient options. Shanghai Chase is committed to empowering the food processing industry with professional equipment and customized solutions. Partner with us to accelerate your value upgrade and tap into the multi-billion-dollar fluid food market.