Mushroom Drying Application
Drying or dehydration is the process of removing vaporisable substances such as water from solid materials in order to slow or stop microorganism growth or chemical reactions.
In traditional drying methods, heat is gradually transferred from the surface of the dried material to the interior due to the temperature difference between the hot surface of the product and the colder interior during the drying process.
Thus, first the surface and then the inner parts of the product dry and the hard layer formed on the outer surface of the product due to shrinkage prevents the transfer of heat to the inner parts and the moisture inside the product to the outside of the product. In microwave drying method, unlike traditional drying methods, since the electromagnetic field affects the material as a whole, a selective heating is performed by directly targeting the water molecules in the material. In this method, heat is generated directly in the product. The moisture in the product is evaporated by heating in very short periods of time and the moisture transfer is from inside to outside due to the vapour pressure difference in the inner and outer environment. Thus, the heat transfer problem occurring in traditional drying methods is eliminated in microwave drying method.
Industrial microwave mushroom drying is a method used to dry mushrooms by reducing the water content of mushrooms with the use of microwave ovens used on an industrial scale. This method provides drying in a shorter time than traditional methods by removing the water of the mushrooms more quickly and efficiently. Also, thanks to the use of microwaves, the nutritional values and flavour characteristics of mushrooms are better preserved. The process of drying mushrooms in industrial microwaves starts with the prior preparation of the mushrooms. The mushrooms are first washed and cleaned and then sliced or chopped. They are then placed appropriately in the microwave oven and dried at a specific temperature and time. The drying process takes place by the penetration of microwave energy into the mushrooms. Microwaves vibrate the water molecules, causing them to heat up and evaporate. Therefore, the water content of the mushrooms decreases and drying takes place. Industrial microwave mushroom drying can be more economical than conventional methods, as it is a faster and more efficient method. However, it is important to use the appropriate temperature and time during drying, otherwise the nutritional values and quality of the mushrooms may be affected.
Advantages
The advantages of industrial microwave mushroom drying are as follows:
- Speed and Efficiency: The use of microwaves removes the water content of the mushrooms more quickly and efficiently, allowing to complete the drying process in less time.
- Nutritional Value Preservation: The use of microwaves better preserves the nutritional value and flavour characteristics of the mushrooms. In this way, dried mushrooms offer similar nutritional values to fresh mushrooms.
- Better Flavour and Aroma: The use of microwaves helps to better preserve the natural taste and aroma of mushrooms. This makes dried mushrooms more flavourful and fragrant.
- Energy Saving: The industrial microwave mushroom drying process uses less energy than traditional drying methods, making it a more economical method.
- Space Saving: The use of microwaves ensures that less space is needed for the drying process. Therefore, it is a more suitable method for businesses that produce on an industrial scale.
Our industrial microwave oven can thermally process a variety of foods, beverages, biomaterials and numerous other pumpable liquids. We use food grade materials to pump and process products through a pipe on a continuous flow basis. Each system features ultra-fast heating and unique design technology for extended shelf-life foods, biomaterials and aseptic products. To learn more about our industrial microwave technology, please contact our research and development team. We look forward to developing a microwave solution for you!
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