Salad processing line for fresh cut vegetables

Efficiently transform raw produce into market-ready salad mixes with streamlined washing, slicing, and drying processes, ensuring freshness and quality retention from field to table.

Processes and Prepares Fresh Salads and Vegetables

The salad processing equipment from FTNON offers a comprehensive solution for fresh produce, engineered to enhance efficiency and product quality. This multi-stage production line seamlessly integrates pre-processing, slicing, washing, drying, and mixing to deliver ready-to-eat salads and vegetables. Designed for both high and low-capacity operations, it ensures consistent throughput and optimal moisture control. With automated air sifting and weighing systems, the equipment is capable of handling diverse products such as mixed salad bags, chopped lettuce, and diced bell peppers with precision. Constructed with durable materials, it supports continuous operation with minimal maintenance, and its modular design allows for easy integration into existing processing lines. Suitable for food and agro-food industries, it meets rigorous food safety standards and offers customization options to fit specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances product shelf life with precise drying and mixing.
  • Lowers operational costs through energy-efficient processing.
  • Minimizes product contamination with integrated air sifting and filtration.
  • Offers flexible production scalability for varying capacity needs.
  • Streamlines maintenance with easy-to-clean design and minimal moving parts.

General


Applications
Fresh salads,Fresh produce,Herbs,Vegetables,Fresh cut products
End products
Chopped lettuce,Baby leaf salad mixes,Diced bell peppers,Spinach leaves,Fresh parsley bunches,Pre-washed salad greens,Basil leaves,Sliced cucumbers,Mixed salad bags,Arugula leaves
Steps before
Pre-processing,Infeed Systems
Steps after
Packaging,Inspection,Product Packing,Enhanced Shelf-life
Input ingredients
fresh salads,vegetables,herbs,baby leaf,spring mix
Output ingredients
washed salads,dried products,visually attractive end products,ready-to-eat salads,fresh packed salads,enhanced shelf-life products
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
High and Low Capacity lines
Automation
PLC-controlled
Mixing
Automated mixing conveyors
Drying method
Automated air drying
Slicing
Automated slicing systems
Weighing equipment
Integrated weighing systems
Filtration
Advanced filtration technology
Inspection
Inspection tables for quality control
Transporting belts
Conveyor belt systems
Knocker Belt
For Baby Leaf and Spring Mix

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Product type Characteristics


Container size and shape
Various salad packaging sizes

Physical Characteristics


Tank shape
Rectangular/Cylindrical
Feed method
Conveyor belt/Infeed system
Size
Variable depending on capacity
Customization options
High/Low capacity
Transporting belts
Included

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen HMI
Integration possibilities
SCADA,PLC systems
Modular design
Available
Capacity options
High and Low Capacity lines
Custom mixing solutions
Baby Leaf and Spring Mix options