Dragon Fruit Processing Line
The EasyReal Dragon Fruit Processing Line is built for high fruit integrity, reduced waste, and easy cleaning. We use food-grade stainless steel, CIP-ready piping, and smooth product contact surfaces.
Our line starts with gentle elevator feeding, followed by a roller brush washing machine that removes mud and thorns without damaging the soft skin.
The peeling system handles manual or semi-automatic dragon fruit separation based on your automation level.
After peeling, the crushing and pulping unit separates seeds from pulp and produces either clear juice or thick puree.
For shelf-stable products, we offer tube-in-tube pasteurizers, vacuum evaporators, and aseptic bag fillers.
If your target is a dried product, we add a slicing station and hot air dryer or freeze-drying module.
We combine accurate temperature control, variable-speed pumps, and real-time HMI screens to help you keep every batch consistent.
EasyReal designs each layout based on your fruit quality, process capacity, and packaging needs.
Dragon fruit processing is growing globally due to its health halo, vibrant color, and exotic flavor.
This line serves companies across the fruit juice, functional food, and natural color ingredient industries.
Typical applications include:
● Dragon fruit juice (clear or cloudy) for fresh markets or blended beverages
● Pitaya puree for smoothie bases, desserts, or baby food
● Concentrated dragon fruit syrup for dairy or ice cream flavoring
● Dried pitaya slices or cubes for snack packs or cereal toppings
● Aseptic pitaya pulp in bag-in-box for export or OEM packaging
This line is especially useful for processors in Vietnam, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, and China, where dragon fruit is grown commercially.
EasyReal helps customers meet HACCP, FDA, and EU food safety standards with every configuration.
Choosing the right dragon fruit line depends on daily capacity, final product type, and packaging requirements.
Here are three key considerations:
① Capacity:
● Small scale (500–1000 kg/h): Ideal for startups, pilot runs, or R&D.
● Medium scale (1–3 tons/h): Best for regional brands or contract processors.
● Large scale (5–10 tons/h): Suitable for export production or national suppliers.
② Product Form:
● Juice or NFC beverage: Needs extraction, filtration, UHT or pasteurizer, bottle filling.
● Puree or pulp: Requires seed separation, homogenization, sterilization, aseptic filling.
● Concentrate: Needs vacuum evaporation and high Brix control.
● Dried cubes/slices: Adds slicing, air-drying or freeze-drying, and vacuum packaging.
③ Packaging Format:
● Glass bottle / PET bottle: For direct-to-market juice
● Bag-in-box: For puree or concentrate
● Aseptic drum (220L): For industrial use and export
● Pouch or sachet: For retail snacks or extract products
EasyReal offers full engineering consultation to help you match the line to your business goals.
Raw Dragon Fruit → Washing → Peeling → Crushing → Heating or Pasteurization → Pulping & Refining → Juice/Puree Filtration →(Evaporation) → Homogenization → Sterilization → Aseptic Filling / Drying / Packaging
Here’s how each stage works:
1.Raw Material Receiving & Washing
Dragon fruit enters the system via a bin dumper and elevator. Our roller-brush washer removes surface soil and thorns gently.
2.Peeling
Manual or automatic peeling separates flesh from skin. The line includes platforms and conveyor belts to streamline this process.
3.Crushing & Pulping
The crusher opens up the fruit. The pulper separates juice from seeds and adjusts screen size for puree or juice production.
4.Enzyme inactivator
5.Evaporation (if concentrate)
Multi-effect vacuum evaporator reduces water while preserving flavor.
6.Sterilization
For juice: tube-in-tube pasteurizer kills germs at 85–95°C.
For puree: tube sterilizer reaches 120°C for long shelf life.
7.Filling
Aseptic bag-in-box fillers or bottle filling systems handle sterile transfer.
8.Drying (if applicable)
Sliced fruit goes into a hot air dryer or freeze dryer for crunchy or chewy dried product output.
Dragon Fruit Roller Brush Cleaning Machine
This Roller Brush Cleaning Machine removes dirt, sand, and surface thorns.
The roller brush design gently scrubs the delicate dragon fruit without crushing it.
It uses adjustable spray bars with high-pressure water to clean thoroughly.
The stainless steel tank is sloped for water drainage and easy cleaning.
Operators can adjust the speed to match production capacity.
Compared to immersion tanks, this method keeps the skin intact and avoids over-wetting.
Dragon Fruit Peeling & Inspection Conveyor
This unit supports semi-automatic peeling with ergonomic design.
Workers manually remove skin while the belt moves fruits forward.
Side drains carry peels away for waste handling.
Compared to full manual stations, it saves space and improves speed.
Optional auto-peeling modules can be integrated for higher capacity lines.
Dragon Fruit Crushing and Pulping Machine
This dual-function unit crushes the fruit and separates seeds.
It uses a serrated crusher roller and rotating drum screen.
The machine runs on variable speed control for flexible throughput.
It reduces seed content for smoother products and less bitterness.
Compared to basic pulpers, it offers higher separation precision and yield.
Vacuum Evaporator for Dragon Fruit Concentrate
This multi-effect system removes water at low temperatures.
It uses steam jackets and vacuum pumps to lower boiling points.
Preserves color, aroma, and nutrients.
You can reach up to 65 Brix for syrup or color extract applications.
Includes automatic condensate recovery and Brix control system.
Compact skid-mounted design saves factory space.
Tube-in-Tube Pasteurizer for Dragon Fruit
This system heats juice to kill bacteria and extend shelf life.
Product flows through an inner tube while hot water circulates outside.
Temperature sensors ensure stable 85–95°C operation.
It connects to a CIP system for automatic cleaning.
Built-in flow meters help monitor processing speed.
This design prevents overcooking and protects red color stability.
Freeze Dryer for Dragon Fruit Slices
This dryer removes water from sliced fruit without heat.
The system freezes the product and sublimates ice directly.
It protects nutrients and keeps vibrant color and shape.
Each tray holds precise amounts for batch control.
Vacuum sensors and chamber insulation ensure energy savings.
Compared to hot air drying, freeze-drying gives a premium product for export.
Dragon fruit varies by type, size, and moisture content.
EasyReal’s line works with white-flesh, red-flesh, and yellow-skinned varieties.
We calibrate pulping mesh sizes and crusher rollers based on fruit softness and seed density.
Juice with or without seeds? We adjust filter modules.
Want to switch from fresh juice to dried cubes? Just reroute the product after peeling to slicing and drying modules.
Output formats supported:
● Clear juice or cloudy juice (bottle or bulk)
● Puree with or without homogenization
● High Brix syrup concentrate
● Dried slices, cubes, or powder
● Frozen pulp for export or ingredient use
Each module uses quick-disconnect pipes and modular frames.
This makes switching production paths faster and reduces downtime.
The EasyReal Dragon Fruit Processing Line comes with a Germany Siemens PLC + HMI control system that simplifies plant operations and improves batch consistency.
You can see all production parameters—temperature, flow rate, pressure, and time—on a touch screen panel.
Our engineers pre-program the system for each process step: washing, pulping, evaporating, pasteurizing, filling, or drying.
Operators can start or stop units, adjust speeds, and change temperature setpoints with just a few taps.
Key Features:
● Recipe Management: Save and load settings for juice, puree, concentrate, or dried fruit modes.
● Alarm System: Detects abnormal flow, temperature, or pump behavior and sends alerts.
● Real-Time Trends: Track temperature and pressure over time for batch validation.
● Remote Access: Technicians can log in for support or updates via industrial routers.
● Data Logging: Export historical data for quality audits or production reports.
This system helps small teams run the full line efficiently, reduces operator errors, and ensures consistent results across batches.
Whether you process 500 kg/h or 5 tons/h, EasyReal’s control system gives you industrial-grade automation at a cost-effective price.
EasyReal has helped clients in over 30 countries build turnkey fruit processing lines that deliver quality, compliance, and cost control.
Our dragon fruit lines have been exported to Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa for juice, puree.
Whether you're building a new facility or upgrading your current one, we offer:
● Layout planning and utility design based on your site
● Custom configuration for final products like juice, puree, syrup, or dried fruit
● Installation & commissioning by experienced engineers
● Global after-sales support and spare parts availability
● Training programs for operators and technicians
Shanghai EasyReal Machinery Co., Ltd. brings over 25 years of experience in fruit processing technology.
We combine smart engineering, global references, and affordable pricing for food producers of all sizes.
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