Carrot Processing Line | For Carrot Juice & Puree Production
EasyReal carrot processing line starts from raw carrot receiving. The system uses water flume and elevators and brush cleaning machines to remove soil and stones. Then steam peelers and brush peelers quickly remove skins with low flesh loss. A carrot hammer crusher and tube-in-tube heater turn hard roots into soft, enzyme-stabilized mash. This mash goes either to a carrot belt press for juice or to a double-stage pulping and refining machine for puree. The juice or puree then moves through batch standard tanks, falling-film evaporator/forced circulation evaporator, high-pressure homogenizer, tube-in-tube UHT sterilizer and aseptic filling machines. Each module fits together as one balanced line with matched flow rates and smart piping design.
EasyReal focuses on gentle heating and short holding times. The hot break step kills enzymes that cause browning and phase separation while still protecting beta-carotene and fresh flavor. Multi-effect evaporators remove water at low temperature under vacuum. This design keeps color strong and reduces flavor loss. For low-acid carrot products, tube-in-tube UHT sterilizers reach 121–152°C for a few seconds to kill spores without overcooking the puree. The line uses sanitary pumps, automatic valves and hygienic welds to avoid dead corners and product build-up. Engineers design compact layouts that save floor space and reduce pipe length to cut energy use. Overall, customers get stable product quality, high yield and simple changeover between juice and puree modes.
EasyReal designs the carrot juice processing line for brands that want clean-label health drinks. Customers can produce pure carrot juice, carrot-apple juice, carrot-orange juice or blends with ginger and turmeric. The line supports not-from-concentrate products for chilled chains and from-concentrate drinks for ambient markets. Carrots bring high vitamin A and natural sweetness, so you can reduce added sugar while still offering a pleasant taste. Many customers position carrot drinks as daily eye-care, immune support or detox products. You can also make vegetable juice mixes that combine carrot with beetroot, tomato or celery.
The carrot puree processing line targets baby food producers, soup factories and sauce makers. The pulping and refining section builds smooth puree with very fine particle size. This puree can fill baby food pouches, glass jars or small cups. Soup producers use carrot puree as a base for creamy vegetable soups. Bakeries add puree into cakes, muffins and bread to improve color, moisture and fiber content. Concentrated carrot puree serves as a versatile ingredient. It goes into yogurt, ice cream, snack fillings and plant-based ready meals.
Export-oriented customers use the line to make aseptic carrot puree and carrot juice concentrate. They fill these products into 200 L aseptic bags in drums. Overseas buyers then dilute or blend on their own lines. EasyReal configures the line so you can run local branded products and bulk export products on the same equipment, changing only recipes and filling formats.
You can choose an EasyReal carrot processing line in three main steps. First, define your target products. If you focus on carrot juice processing line for chilled NFC drinks, you need strong washing, pressing, simple mixing and plate or tubular pasteurization with hot filling or cold aseptic filling. If you focus on carrot puree processing line for baby food, you need reinforced pulping, fine refining, high-pressure homogenization, tube-in-tube UHT and aseptic pouch or jar filling. If you plan to sell carrot juice concentrate or carrot puree concentrate to other factories, you need a multi-effect falling-film evaporator and aseptic bag-in-drum filler.
Second, choose the right capacity. Pilot lines in the 300–500 kg/h range help R&D teams test recipes and validate process parameters. Medium lines from 1–5 TPH fit regional juice brands, vegetable drink factories and baby food producers. Large lines from 8–20 TPH support exporters and co-packers that run long campaigns during harvest. EasyReal designs each capacity with enough space to expand later. You can start small and add one more press, one more evaporator effect or a second aseptic filler when demand grows.
Third, decide your packaging strategy. Retail bottles and cartons need bottle or carton filling blocks and sometimes labelers and packers. Baby pouches need spout-pouch fillers and gentle cooling tunnels. Business-to-business concentrate needs aseptic bag-in-drum or bag-in-box fillers and palletizing systems. EasyReal engineers combine these modules into one layout based on your land area, utilities and budget. The team can simulate raw material price, yield and energy use so you can see payback time before you invest.
EasyReal draws a clear flow for the carrot processing line so factory owners can understand every step. The line starts with raw carrot receiving, water flume transport andbrush washing. Then carrots move to steam peeling and brush peeling, followed by manual or optical sorting on inspection belts. Clean, peeled carrots fall into a carrot hammer crusher that makes a coarse mash. Tube-in-tube heater quickly heats the mash to around 90–95°C and holds it for a short time to kill enzymes and soften fibers.
After hot break, the line splits into two main paths. The carrot juice processing line path sends the hot mash to a carrot belt press or screw press. The press squeezes out juice and leaves carrot pomace. The juice may pass through an enzymatic treatment tank and a decanter centrifuge if you want clearer juice. Then juice goes to batch blending tank, vacuum deaerator, plate or tubular pasteurizer or UHT system, and finally to hot-fill or aseptic filling. If you produce concentrate, juice flows into a multi-effect falling-film evaporator before the final thermal step.
The carrot puree processing line path sends hot mash to a double-stage pulping and refining machine. The pulping and refining machine removes fiber and root tips while keeping most solids in a smooth puree. The puree then goes through low temperature buffer storage, vacuum deaeration, optional blending and high-pressure homogenization. Tube-in-tube UHT sterilizers handle the viscous puree and cool it to filling temperature. Last, an aseptic filler packs puree into pouches, jars or aseptic bags in drums. Both paths share one CIP station that cleans all tanks, heat exchangers, pipes and fillers. EasyReal can add bypasses and valves so you can switch between juice mode and puree mode within one working day.
1. Carrot Washing and Peeling System
The carrot water flume and brush cleaning machine receives bulk carrots from bins or trucks. The flume uses flowing water to move carrots gently, remove loose soil and protect roots from impact. A rotating brush cleaning machine with inner spray bars and brushes then removes attached mud and stones. The design uses stainless steel and smooth surfaces so workers can clean it quickly. Adjustable speed and water flow help you match different soil levels and capacities.
The carrot steam peeler exposes carrots to high-pressure steam in a closed vessel. Steam loosens the skin in less than one minute. A fast blow-off step removes condensed water and loosened peels. Then a carrot brush peeler with abrasive rollers polishes the surface and removes remaining peel fragments. This combination gives high yield because it removes only a thin layer of skin. Compared with full mechanical peeling, steam plus brush peeling saves raw material and reduces waste water load. EasyReal sizes this system according to your peak tonnage and water limits.
2. Carrot Crusher and Hot-Break Heater
The carrot hammer crusher turns whole or cut carrots into a uniform mash. It uses rotating knives or hammers inside a stainless-steel housing. The design keeps a stable particle size so downstream presses and pulpers work at high efficiency. The crusher includes a safety cover and interlocks so operators cannot open it during operation. You can change screens to adjust mash texture for juice or puree.
The carrot tube-in-tube heater receives the mash immediately after crushing. A sanitary pump pushes mash through tube-in-tube heat exchangers. Hot water or steam on the shell side heats mash to 90–95°C very quickly. This hot-break step is critical for carrot juice processing line and carrot puree processing line because it stabilizes color, viscosity and flavor. EasyReal designs the system so temperature and holding time can change on the HMI. This helps you test different settings for different carrot varieties or blended recipes.
3. Carrot Belt Press and Juice Clarification
The carrot belt press spreads hot carrot mash on a moving filter belt. A series of rollers squeezes the mash and extracts juice while the belt moves forward. This design gives high juice yield and stable operation at industrial capacities. The open structure lets operators see the pressing zone and clean it easily. Automatic belt washing keeps pores open so you keep the same performance during long runs. EasyReal chooses belt width and roller pressure based on your target tons per hour and juice yield.
For clearer juice, the line uses an enzymatic treatment tank and carrot juice decanter. In the tank, you add food-grade enzymes that break down pectin and help solids separate. Then the decanter centrifuge spins juice at high speed. Dense particles move outward and form a cake that discharges automatically. Clarified juice flows out as a bright, stable liquid with controlled pulp level. This combination lets you produce cloudy NFC juice, lightly clarified juice or near-clear juice on one line. You only adjust enzyme dose, residence time and decanter settings on the HMI.
4. Carrot Pulper/Finisher for Puree
The carrot double-stage pulping and refining machine creates smooth carrot puree for baby food and sauces. A rotating paddle pushes hot mash through stainless-steel screens. The first stage uses a coarse screen to remove root tips and larger fibers. The second stage uses a finer screen to refine texture. The machine separates seeds, peel fragments and coarse particles while keeping most soluble and insoluble solids. You can choose screen hole sizes based on your product, for example thicker baby puree or thinner soup base.
EasyReal designs the carrot puree processing line for stable viscosity and clean mouthfeel. The pulper uses sanitary seals and bearing protection so mash does not leak and bacteria do not build up. Quick-open covers and screen clamps help operators change screens and clean contact parts in short time. Compared with general fruit pulpers, EasyReal optimizes paddle shape and speed for carrot fiber structure. This reduces wear on screens and keeps capacity high. When combined with high-pressure homogenization, the system delivers very fine particle size. This helps baby food producers meet strict texture standards and reduces sedimentation in soups or smoothies.
5. Falling-Film Evaporator and Tube-in-Tube UHT Sterilizer
The carrot falling-film evaporator concentrates juice under vacuum. Product flows as a thin film inside vertical tubes. Heating medium outside the tubes boils water off at low temperature. This design uses less energy and keeps color bright. Multi-effect configuration lets you reuse vapor energy several times. You can run different final Brix levels for carrot juice concentrate . Level transmitters and refractometers help you control concentration automatically.
The carrot tube-in-tube UHT sterilizer treats low-acid carrot juice and puree for long shelf life. Product flows in the inner tubes. Hot water flows in the jacket to heat product quickly. The system then holds product at target temperature for a set time. A cooling section reduces temperature to filling level. Tube-in-tube design handles viscous carrot puree with fibers without clogging and gives gentle shear. EasyReal integrates this sterilizer with Siemens PLC, temperature recorders and automatic divert valves. If temperature drops, product returns to the balance tank instead of going to the filler. This protects food safety for carrot processing line users.
6. Aseptic Filling and CIP System
The carrot aseptic bag-in-drum filler fills hot, sterile carrot juice or puree into pre-sterilized bags. A closed chamber and sterile air overpressure protect product from germs in the environment. Sterile steam or chemical agents sterilize caps and filling valves before production. Accurate mass or volume control ensures every drum meets contract weight. You can switch between 200 L drums and smaller bag-in-box formats if needed. For baby food and retail products, EasyReal also supplies aseptic pouch and bottle fillers that connect to the same UHT system.
The carrot CIP system cleans all tanks, pipes and heat exchangers without disassembly. Separate tanks hold caustic solution, acid and water. A centralized CIP unit sends these liquids through dedicated circuits. Siemens PLC controls temperature, concentration, time and flow. Operators select a CIP program on the HMI, and the system runs automatically. This approach removes carrot pulp residues, sugars and biofilms. It reduces manual cleaning work and keeps hygiene at a constant level. A well-designed CIP system is essential for safe low-acid carrot products and for long production campaigns with minimal downtime.
EasyReal designs the carrot processing line to handle different carrot varieties and qualities. The washer and peeler cope with soil-heavy winter carrots and cleaner summer carrots. Adjustable peel time and brush speed help you balance yield and surface quality. The crusher and hot-break unit can work with fresh carrots, stored cold-room carrots and even grades that are slightly misshapen but still healthy. This helps you use more of the crop and reduce waste.
On the output side, the same line can support several product groups. In juice mode, you can produce NFC juice at 8°Brix, lightly clarified juice and juice concentrate around 60–65°Brix. In puree mode, you can make single-strength carrot puree at about 9–12°Brix and puree concentrate around 19–21°Brix. You can also blend carrot with mango, apple or pumpkin to design new flavors. The homogenizer and mixing tanks help you fine-tune thickness and mouthfeel. With these tools, you can start with a core product like carrot juice processing line and later add baby food or soup bases without buying a completely new plant.
EasyReal also considers future growth. Modules such as the belt press, evaporator and aseptic filler can be duplicated in parallel. This lets you double capacity when your market expands. Control recipes in the PLC allow fast changeover between products. Operators select the product name on the HMI, and the system loads matching temperatures, holding times, valve positions and CIP cycles. In this way, the carrot puree processing line and juice line become a flexible platform for many vegetable-based products, not a single fixed-purpose machine.
EasyReal equips every carrot processing line with a smart Siemens PLC + HMI control package. The PLC connects to each key unit. It reads signals from sensors on washing mahines,hammer crushers, presses, pulping and refining machines, evaporators, sterilizers and fillers. The PLC then sends commands to pumps, motors and valves. Operators see the whole carrot line on one or more touch screens. The HMI shows clear process blocks, live temperatures, tank levels, pressures and running status. You start, stop or change speed by simple screen taps. You select recipes for carrot juice processing line or carrot puree processing line. Each recipe loads fixed temperatures, holding times, valve positions and alarms. This reduces mistakes and keeps every batch close to the same quality.
The control system also works as your production diary. The PLC and HMI record process curves for critical steps like hot break, UHT sterilization and CIP cleaning. You can review these curves when you check quality or talk with customers. The system stores cleaning reports so you can prove that tanks and pipes were cleaned with the right time and temperature. EasyReal can add remote access so service engineers help you fine-tune settings without travel. Extra screens can show energy and water use per ton of carrot. This helps you cut cost and reach eco-friendly goals. With this smart control system, even a small team can run a complex carrot processing line in a safe and stable way.
EasyReal helps you move from idea to real production for carrot juice and carrot puree. You may be a juice brand owner, a baby food producer or a vegetable processing company that wants higher value from carrots. The EasyReal team listens to your product ideas, target markets and budget. Engineers then design a carrot processing line layout that fits your building and utilities. They choose a suitable capacity range and suggest the right path for your products. You see how the line turns raw carrots into juice, puree, concentrate or blended drinks. You also see where you can expand later by adding a second press, more evaporation or another filling block. This clear roadmap reduces risk and makes your investment easier to plan.
EasyReal offers more than just machines. The company supports pilot trials, process tuning, installation, start-up and operator training. Your team learns how to run hot break correctly, how to keep UHT sterilization safe and how to change between carrot juice processing line and carrot puree processing line modes. After start-up, EasyReal provides spare parts plans, online support and periodic check visits when needed. This long-term approach helps your line stay ready to run and keeps product quality stable. If you are ready to discuss a project, you can prepare basic information first. You only need to list raw carrot volume per day, target products, packaging types and local utility limits. Then you contact the EasyReal team and receive a tailored proposal with process description, equipment list and budget level.
Shanghai EasyReal Machinery Co., Ltd, established in 2011, specializing in manufacturing fruit and vegetable processing lines, such carrot processing line, carrot juice production line and carrot puree production line . We focus on providing users with a full range of services from R&D to industrial production. Till now we have obtained CE certification, ISO9001 quality certification, SGS certification, and have 40+ independent intellectual property rights.
Thanks to our much experience 300+ whole customized turn-key solution of fruits and vegetables with a daily capacity from 1 to 1000 tons with international developed process with high-cost performance.The company's products have been highly praised by well-known large companies such as Yili Group, Ting Hsin Group, Uni-President Enterprise, New Hope Group, Pepsi, Myday Dairy, etc.
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