Spray Drying of Raspberry concentrate
Spray drying is a commonly used method for the preparation of dry powders from liquid suspensions, including raspberry concentrate. Raspberry concentrate is a viscous liquid that is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and other bioactive compounds, and is often used as a flavoring or coloring agent in food and beverage products.
The spray drying process involves preparing a raspberry concentrate suspension and then atomizing it into small droplets using a spray nozzle. The droplets are then passed through a drying chamber where they are exposed to a stream of hot air. As the droplets travel through the drying chamber, the liquid content evaporates, leaving behind the dry raspberry concentrate particles.
The resulting powder is collected and characterized using various analytical techniques. Spray drying allows for the production of raspberry concentrate powders with controlled particle size, shape, and other properties, ensuring optimal product functionality and stability.
Spray drying of raspberry concentrate is a highly efficient method for the production of dry powders for food and beverage applications. It allows for the production of powders with consistent quality and shelf life, making it a valuable technique for industrial-scale production of raspberry concentrate powders.
Please find starting paramters and some Results in this Application Note.