Sublimation dried okra, crispy drying process, beautiful color

Okra after drying with a freeze dryer is not only easy to preserve, the product quality is also not lost, the product color changes little, has high brittleness, and is easily ground into powder.

Freeze-dried okra is one of the best drying solutions. Processing dried okra not only retains the nutritional value and color of the product but also serves as a snack to enjoy as an oil-free snack. .

Okra is a dish rich in fiber and other nutritional ingredients. In addition to fiber, okra contains many vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, vitamin K, niacin, thiamin, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc…

Sublimation dried okra
Sublimation dried okra

Uses of okra

Okra can have uses such as:

  • Prevent anemia: okra is rich in vitamins K, B, iron, zinc… which help create more red blood cells in the body.
  • Supports diabetes treatment: okra contains insulin-like properties that help reduce blood sugar levels, beneficial in the treatment of diabetes.
  • Supports digestion: fiber in okra helps control cholesterol levels in the blood, helping to reduce constipation.
  • Strengthens the immune system: the amount of vitamin C and antioxidants in okra helps the body fight various diseases.
  • Beautify the skin: the antioxidants in okra help purify the blood and reduce acne and other skin diseases.

Okra drying process using SUNSAY freeze dryer

Step 1: Prepare ingredients
Choose okra pods that are still fluffy, not too old because they will be tough. Do not choose rotten or damaged fruit.

Wash okra, blanch in boiling water, drain and prepare for freeze drying
Wash okra, blanch in boiling water, drain and prepare for freeze drying

Step 2: Wash okra under running water to remove all dirt and foreign objects. Remove unsatisfactory fruit.

Step 3:

  • Cut 1 okra into 3 – 4 pieces (cut diagonally).
  • Remove the roll.

Step 4: Blanch the cut okra in warm water at 75 degrees Celsius, blanch for about 3 – 5 minutes.
Take it out and let it dry.

Okra after drying with SUNSAY freeze dryer
Okra after drying with SUNSAY freeze dryer

Step 5:
Place okra in the drying tray of the freeze dryer, set the drying time and temperature.
After the food heat pump dryer process is finished. Okra will be crispy and spongy, the product will be completely dry and easy to preserve.

Step 6: Packaging

Check that the dried sample meets the requirements, then proceed with packaging and preservation.

Advantages of okra dried with a sublimation dryer

  • The shape, color, nutrition, aroma, composition, and taste of the ingredients only change slightly.
  • Dried products are not polluted, the amount of residual water is very little (1~3%), there are few bacteria, easy to preserve, and convenient to transport at room temperature.
  • The product structure is unchanged, easy to crush, and easy to restore to its original state (reconstitute the product).

Contact method to order SUNSAY dryer

In addition to cold dryer lines, SUNSAY Vietnam also provides other dryer lines such as sublimation dryers, thermal dryers, rice dryers, and horizontal dryers.

For detailed advice on SUNSAY dryers, please visit the website: https://kynghexanh.com.vn/ or immediately contact Hotline (Zalo): 0935.995.035  or switchboard number:  0941.108.888  for support. .

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