Have you ever wondered how dried fruit powder are made? How do they retain their natural shape, color, flavor, and nutrients after being dried? What makes them quickly soluble in water, delicious and convenient to preserve and consume? The answer lies in a magical process called spray drying. Spray drying is a technology that transforms liquid into fine powder by atomizing it into tiny droplets and exposing them to hot air in a drying chamber. The droplets lose moisture rapidly and form solid particles that are collected and packaged as powder.
Spray drying is not only used for fruits, but also for many other products in food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and even biotechnology. It is a versatile, sustainable, and innovative technology that offers many advantages over other drying methods, such as freeze drying and air drying. But how does spray drying work exactly? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this technology? How can you optimize the process for your specific needs and goals? And most importantly, how can you leverage spray drying to create high-quality, profitable, and eco-friendly products for your customers?