As a very popular food, you must be very curious about the production process of dried mango. So how is dried mango made step by step? Here we will introduce its main process.
Step 1: Selecting and screening mangoes
Fresh mangoes are the basis for making dried mangoes, and ripe mangoes are usually selected. After the mangoes are sent to the production line, they must first be strictly screened to remove those that are damaged, rotten, or do not meet the appearance standards, ensuring that only high-quality mangoes enter the subsequent processing links.
Step 2: Washing
Washing is a very important step in the processing process. In order to remove any pesticides, dirt and impurities that may remain on the surface, the mangoes are sent to the automatic washing machine for washing.
Step 3: Peeling and cutting
Peeling can be done manually or by automated equipment. Afterwards, the mangoes are cut into uniform slices or strips for subsequent dehydration.
Step 4: Soaking
Soaking is done to preserve the color and taste of the mangoes. Natural ingredients such as sugar, salt, citric acid, etc. may be added to the soaking liquid to enhance the flavor and help extend the shelf life.
Step 5: Dehydration
Dehydration is one of the core steps in making dried mangoes. A large amount of water is removed from mangoes during this process to extend the shelf life and improve the concentrated taste. Common dehydration methods include:
Hot air drying: Put the mango slices into the drying chamber and evaporate the water through hot air.
Freeze drying: After freezing the mango slices, the water is removed in a vacuum environment. This method can retain the original nutrients and flavor of mangoes to the greatest extent.
Step 6: Cooling and Packaging
After dehydration, the dried mangoes need to be cooled to ensure that they are at the right temperature for easy packaging. The cooling process is usually carried out in a well-ventilated area to help the dried mangoes return to room temperature. The cooled dried mangoes will be sent to the automatic packaging line to keep the dried mangoes dry, clean and fresh.
Here we show a video that can help you understand the production steps of dried mangoes.