Fruit line 04
Citrus processing line
Citrus offers the widest range of value-added products. Beyond juice, essential oil and pectin from the peel are high-value streams, alongside concentrate, canned segments, dietary fiber and candied peel.
Capacity 1 t/h 3 t/h 5 t/h configured to your requirement
Products & process
Citrus products
One line can be set up for one or several of these products. Tell us which ones you want to make and we configure the equipment to your requirement.
- Citrus juiceOrange, lemon, lime, grapefruit; NFC or from concentrate
- Citrus concentrateFor the beverage industry
- Canned segmentsMandarin segments in syrup
- Essential oilCold-pressed from the peel
- PectinNatural gelling agent from the peel
- Citrus fiberDietary fiber from by-products
- Candied peelPeel confectionery
Process flow
- Reception
- Grading by weight
- Brush washing
- Juice extraction
- De-oiling
- Centrifugation
- Vacuum concentration
- Packaging
- Peel Essential oil
- Peel Pectin / fiber
Main equipment
Citrus line equipment
What each machine in the line does, with its typical specification. Values are reference figures and are confirmed in the quotation.
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Weight sorter
Grades the fruit by weight
Key specMulti-lane, configurable outlets
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Brush washer
Cleans the surface
Key specNylon brushes and spraying
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Waxing machine
Applies food-grade wax
Key specSpraying and drying
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Citrus juice extractor
Extracts juice from halves or whole fruit
Key specAutomatic, with oil recovery
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De-oiling / deaeration system
Removes oil and air from the juice
Key specLow-temperature vacuum
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Disc centrifuge
Separates oil and pulp
Key specAutomatic discharge
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Vacuum evaporator
Produces juice concentrate
Key specMultiple-effect, aroma recovery
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Essential oil recovery
Extracts oil from the peel
Key specRasping and centrifugation
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Pectin extraction line
Extracts pectin from the peel
Key specAcid extraction, precipitation, drying
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Canning line
Canned citrus segments
Key specPeeling, segmenting, filling, sealing
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Packaging line
Bottles, bags or bulk
Key specAseptic drums or PET
Images are illustrative; specifications are confirmed in the quotation.
Every plant also needs general systems — CIP cleaning, water treatment, cold storage, metal detection, a PLC control panel, a steam boiler and compressed air — plus a packaging line suited to your product. General systems · Packaging lines
Commercial terms
Clear terms, from quotation to commissioning
Every line is quoted for your fruit, products and capacity. These are our standard conditions.
- Price
- FOB / CIFFOB China or CIF to your port
- Delivery
- 30–60 daysAfter order confirmation
- Payment
- T/T or L/CTelegraphic transfer or letter of credit
- Warranty
- 12 monthsFrom commissioning
- Installation
- Remote or on siteRemote support or an engineer at your plant
- Spare parts
- Initial kit includedAn initial spare-parts kit ships with the line
- Panel language
- ES / EN / 中文Spanish, English or Chinese
- Material
- SUS304 / 316LFood-grade stainless steel; 316L for high-acidity products
Technical parameters are typical reference values and are confirmed in the quotation.
FAQ
Questions about the citrus line
What can be recovered from citrus peel?
The peel is a high-value stream: it yields essential oil (rasping and centrifugation), pectin (acid extraction, precipitation and drying), dietary fibre and candied peel.
Which citrus fruits can the line process?
The line makes orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit juice, NFC or concentrated, and mandarin segments in syrup on the canning line. A multi-lane weight sorter grades the fruit before washing. For high-acidity products the equipment can be built in 316L stainless steel.
How are oil and air removed from the juice?
The automatic extractor works on halves or whole fruit and recovers oil from the peel. A low-temperature vacuum deoiling and deaeration system then removes oil and air from the juice, and a self-discharging disc centrifuge separates oil and pulp. The multi-effect evaporator recovers aromas.
What capacity can I choose?
The citrus line is configured at 1, 3 or 5 t/h, depending on your raw material and production plan. Because the lines are modular, much of the equipment — washing, pulping, heat treatment and packaging — can also run other fruits, so the plant keeps working all year.
How long is delivery, and what is included?
Delivery takes 30–60 days after order confirmation, priced FOB China or CIF your port, with payment by T/T or L/C. The line ships with an initial spare-parts kit, installation is remote or with an engineer at your plant, and the warranty runs 12 months from commissioning.
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Request a quote
Tell us which citrus products you want to make, and at what capacity
Our modular lines can process several fruits, so your plant can work all year. Tell us what you want to make and at what capacity — 1, 3 or 5 t/h — and we will reply within one business day with the next steps.