Edible mushroom production line

Mushroom, shiitake and other edible mushroom production and processing line equipment, customized cleaning and processing equipment and production processes according to different fungi. The production line equipment varies greatly, and different fungi have different characteristics, so the equipment is also different. You can call for more information. Introduction to the performance of production and processing lines for edible mushrooms such as mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms

In the process of industrialization and large-scale development of the edible mushroom industry, production and processing assembly lines play a key role. Whether it is common mushrooms or nutritious edible mushrooms such as shiitake mushrooms, their production and processing lines have significant performance advantages in improving efficiency and ensuring product quality.

1、 Performance of raw material processing stage

（1） Cleaning equipment

Mushroom cleaning: Taking the bubble cleaning machine as an example, in response to the soft and easily damaged texture of mushrooms, a combination of bubble rolling, brushing, and spraying techniques is used. By forming bubbles through a strong flow turbine fan, mushrooms can be rolled in water for flexible cleaning, effectively removing surface impurities. At the same time, the spray pipe on the upper part of the mesh belt and the detachable and adjustable angle nozzle use a high-pressure water pump to circulate and spray, which not only suppresses the upward movement of mushrooms, but also provides comprehensive cleaning to ensure the cleaning effect. Like some advanced bubble cleaning machines, they also use a three-stage water circulation system and ozone sterilization technology to reduce microbial contamination while strictly controlling the mushroom damage rate at a low level, usually below 5%.

Mushroom cleaning: Mushroom grows in soil and has a large amount of sediment attached to its surface, making cleaning difficult. The specialized cleaning equipment has a strong water flow flushing function, combined with specially designed brush rollers, which can efficiently remove sediment without damaging the mushroom skin. Some equipment also comes with a filter cartridge device that can remove fine roots, whiskers, and other debris from the surface of shiitake mushrooms. The cleaned shiitake mushrooms have high cleanliness and can meet subsequent processing requirements. Moreover, the cleaning operation speed can be flexibly adjusted according to actual production needs, with a processing capacity of 1-4 tons per hour, meeting the needs of different scales of production.

（2） Sorting equipment

Mushroom sorting: In large-scale production, mushroom sorting can be completed through visual inspection robots. By utilizing advanced image recognition technology, mushrooms can be quickly and accurately classified based on their size, shape, color, quality, and other factors. For some small processing plants, manual cooperation with simple sorting equipment can also be used, with the help of sorting tables with different aperture screens, to achieve size classification. Although this method is relatively inefficient, it has strong flexibility and low cost. For example, in the sorting process, thousands of mushrooms can be processed per hour with an accuracy rate of over 90%.

Mushroom sorting: Mushroom sorting equipment often utilizes weight detection and shape recognition technology. The weight of different specifications of shiitake mushrooms varies. By using high-precision weight sensors and shape detection cameras, shiitake mushrooms can be accurately classified into different grades. The equipment runs stably and has high sorting efficiency, which can greatly save time and labor costs for manual sorting. The sorting volume can reach hundreds of kilograms per hour.

2、 Performance of processing steps

（1） Cutting equipment

Mushroom cutting: The multifunctional dual head vegetable cutter is suitable for mushroom cutting. It can work simultaneously at both ends and can cut mushrooms into various shapes such as slices, shreds, strips, segments, cubes, etc. according to needs, with extremely powerful functions. The cutting accuracy is high and uniform, for example, the slice thickness error can be controlled within ± 0.5 millimeters. Conveyor belts usually adopt a quick release design, which is convenient for cleaning and effectively avoids cross contamination. This device is easy to operate and is generally used in various canteens, restaurants, hotels, and food and vegetable processing plants. It can greatly improve the efficiency of mushroom cutting and can cut hundreds of kilograms per hour.

Mushroom cutting: In response to the hard texture of mushrooms, the cutting equipment uses high-strength cutting tools and a precise mechanical transmission system to ensure smooth cutting. Some advanced equipment also has the function of automatically adjusting the cutting force, which can be adjusted according to the size and hardness of the shiitake mushrooms to ensure cutting quality. It can achieve continuous operation, with a processing capacity of 1-2 tons per hour, meeting the needs of large-scale production.

（2） Blanching and sterilization equipment

Mushroom blanching and sterilization: Pasteurization machines are commonly used in mushroom processing. The device adopts a continuous integrated operation mode and runs smoothly. Equipped with two-stage temperature control display and temperature compensation display, the sterilization tank is equipped with circulation facilities to maintain a balanced water temperature in the tank and ensure consistent sterilization effect. The sterilization temperature can generally be automatically controlled between 90-110 degrees Celsius, and the blanching time can be adjusted from 1-10 minutes. It can effectively kill harmful microorganisms while preserving the nutritional content and color of mushrooms to the greatest extent possible. For example, after being processed by this device, harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli in mushrooms can be reduced to undetectable levels, while the nutrient loss rate of mushrooms is controlled within 10%.

Mushroom blanching and sterilization: Mushroom blanching equipment also emphasizes precise control of temperature and time. Due to the high starch content of shiitake mushrooms, appropriate blanching techniques can improve their taste and facilitate subsequent processing. The equipment can adjust the blanching parameters according to the variety, size, etc. of the shiitake mushrooms to ensure even blanching. The sterilization process adopts high-temperature instantaneous sterilization technology, which can ensure the sterilization effect and reduce the impact on the quality of shiitake mushrooms, making them less prone to spoilage during subsequent storage and extending their shelf life.

3、 Dehydration and drying process performance

（1） Dehydration equipment

Mushroom dehydration: By repeatedly flipping and draining the water, as well as blowing high-pressure and strong cold air from the top, water droplets on the surface of mushrooms can be effectively removed. By using the wind generated by the fan to blow away moisture, coupled with a conveyor belt with variable frequency speed adjustment, the dehydration time and intensity can be flexibly adjusted according to the moisture content and production needs of the mushrooms. After dehydration, there is basically no water residue on the surface of mushrooms, which lays a good foundation for the subsequent drying process, greatly shortens the drying time, and improves production efficiency.

Mushroom dehydration: The mushroom dehydration equipment adopts a combination of centrifugal dehydration and airflow drying. First, remove most of the surface moisture through a high-speed rotating centrifugal device, and then use a hot air flow to further dry the remaining moisture. Dehydration speed is fast, efficiency is high, and the moisture content of dehydrated shiitake mushrooms can be reduced to below 10%, meeting the requirements for subsequent processing or storage.

（2） Drying equipment

Mushroom drying: Multi stage hot air drying equipment is widely used in mushroom drying. This device adjusts the temperature and humidity curve through AI algorithms, breaking the limitations of traditional drying methods. Compared with traditional drying, it can shorten the drying time by 30% -50% and reduce energy consumption by 20% -40%. It can accurately control the temperature and humidity during the drying process, ensuring even heating of mushrooms and maximizing the preservation of their flavor, color, and nutritional content. Dried mushrooms have high quality and good rehydration properties, making them more competitive in the market.

Mushroom drying: The mushroom drying equipment is equipped with an intelligent temperature control system, which can automatically adjust the temperature and air volume according to the degree of mushroom drying. Adopting circulating hot air technology to ensure uniform temperature in the drying room and avoid local overheating or uneven drying of shiitake mushrooms. After drying, the texture of the mushroom is crispy and has a good taste. It can be used as a snack food ingredient or further processed. High drying efficiency, with a drying capacity of several hundred kilograms to several tons per batch, meeting the production needs of enterprises of different scales.

4、 Packaging performance

Mushroom packaging: High speed enoki mushroom packaging machines and other equipment are suitable for mushroom packaging. When the sensor detects the incoming material, the machine automatically starts working and can package about 60-80 bags per minute, with fast packaging speed and high efficiency. The packaging speed, bag length, and other parameters can be easily adjusted through the touch screen to meet the packaging needs of mushroom products of different specifications. The equipment runs stably and has good packaging sealing, which can effectively extend the shelf life of mushrooms and reduce product loss.

Mushroom packaging: Mushroom packaging equipment is designed according to the shape and weight of mushrooms, using automatic weighing, measuring, and bagging technology. Can accurately control the weight of each bag of shiitake mushrooms, with an error controlled within ± 5 grams. The packaging process has a high degree of automation, which can form a coherent assembly line operation with the previous processing steps, improving overall production efficiency. The packaged shiitake mushrooms are easy to store, transport, and sell.