1. Importance of Cantaloupe Drying
Cantaloupe, a prized fruit originating from China’s Turpan Basin, is renowned for its succulent texture, high sugar content (up to 21%), and rich nutritional profile. To preserve its quality and extend shelf life, drying is a critical process. Traditional sun-drying or coal-fired methods often lead to inconsistent results, color degradation, and energy waste. Modern solutions like MeiYa’s air-source heat pump dryer ensure precise temperature/humidity control, energy efficiency, and superior product quality—making it ideal for producing premium dried Cantaloupe slices or powder.
2. MeiYa Heat Pump Dryer: Key Advantages
MeiYa’s innovative heat pump technology revolutionizes Cantaloupe drying with:
• Energy Efficiency: Consumes 60% less energy than conventional dryers.
• Precision Control: Maintains optimal temperature (±1°C) and humidity (±3%) for color retention and nutrient preservation.
• Automation: Reduces labor costs with programmable stages and real-time monitoring.
• Eco-Friendly: Zero emissions, aligning with sustainable production standards.
3. Cantaloupe Drying Process with MeiYa Dryer
Optimized Parameters for Superior Results
Stage 1: Preheating
• Temperature: 45°C
• Humidity: 25%
• Duration: 1 hour
Purpose: Gentle preheating prepares the melon slices for dehydration while preventing surface hardening.
Stage 2: Color Retention
• Temperature: 47°C
• Humidity: 20%
• Duration: 1 hour
Purpose: Stabilizes natural pigments to maintain vibrant color.
Stage 3: Moderate Dehydration
• Temperature: 53°C
• Humidity: 15%
• Duration: 1 hour
Purpose: Removes 50–60% moisture, achieving semi-dry texture.
Stage 4: Intensive Drying
• Temperature: 57°C
• Humidity: 10%
• Duration: 1 hour
Purpose: Further reduces moisture to ~10%, ensuring firmness.
Stage 5: Final Conditioning
• Temperature: 63°C
• Humidity: 6%
• Duration: 30 minutes
Purpose: Achieves final moisture content ≤6% (fresh-to-dry ratio 10:1), suitable for grinding or packaging.
4. Quality Assurance & Notes
• Saltwater Pretreatment: Soaking slices in brine (optional) enhances color and texture stability.
• Variety Selection: Opt for thick-fleshed varieties like Xizhoumi for higher yield.
• Post-Drying: Cool slices to room temperature before storage to avoid condensation.
5. Why Choose MeiYa Over Traditional Methods?
Traditional drying relies on unpredictable weather (sun-drying) or inefficient fuel-based systems, leading to:
• Inconsistent quality: Uneven drying risks mold or over-dehydration.
• High labor costs: Manual monitoring required.
• Environmental impact: Coal-based methods emit pollutants.
MeiYa’s heat pump dryer eliminates these issues with automated, eco-friendly, and cost-effective performance.
Conclusion
MeiYa’s air-source heat pump dryer sets the benchmark for Cantaloupe processing, combining cutting-edge technology with operational simplicity. Whether producing dried slices, powder, or value-added products, MeiYa ensures maximum nutrient retention, appealing aesthetics, and compliance with international food safety standards.
Contact Us for Customized Solutions:
📧 Email: [email protected]
👤 Contact: Ray Ren
📱 WhatsApp/WeChat/Mobile: +86 133 4676 7871
MeiYa Drying Technology—Empowering Efficient, Sustainable Food Processing.
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MeiYa Heat Pump Dryer Machine
- No MOQ & Customization Unlimited
- Drying + Dehumidify + Cooling
- PLC + Touch Screen Control
- 7-10 Days Delivery Time
Parameter:
| Single dryer+drying chamber | ||||
| Model | Unit | MY-03RD | MY-06RD | MY-12RD |
| Power input | KW | 5.5 | 9.5 | 19.4 |
| power supply | V/PH/HZ | 380V/3PH,50/60HZ | 380V/3PH,50/60HZ | |
| 220V/1PH,50/60HZ | ||||
| Rated current | A | 9.6A(380V),22A(220V) | 17.0 | 30.0 |
| Heating capacity | KW | 10.5 | 21.0 | 42.0 |
| Cooling capacity | KW | 7.8 | 18.0 | 32.0 |
| Dehumidity | L/H | 12.0 | 25.0 | 50.0 |
| Max temperature | ℃ | ≤75 | ≤75 | ≤75 |
| Working condition | ℃ | 0-43 | 0-43 | 0-43 |
| Electric shock protection grade | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Max exhause pressure | M(P)a | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Noise | d(B(A | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Power consumption/H | KWH | 4.8 | 8.5 | 15.0 |
| Electric heater | KW | 3.0 | 6.0 | 12.0 |
| Blowing type | / | HORIZONTAL BLOWING TYPE | ||
| Demsnssion of dryer | MM | 1650*856*1280 | 1806*1065*1280 | 2089*1260*1580 |
| Weight | KG | 180 | 285 | 480 |
Buying Guiding:
Recommend drying machine+Drying chamber sizes
| Model | Description | Drying Capacity (Per Batch) | Drying Room Size (mm) | Trolleys Number | Trays Number |
| MY-01RD-16L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 100Kg | All-in-one | 16 | |
| MY-01RD-36L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 250Kg | All-in-one | 36 | |
| MY-03RD-60L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 400Kg | All-in-one | 60 | |
| MY-03RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 700Kg | 3200*2190*2200 | 8 | 128 |
| MY-06RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 1300Kg | 6150*2190*2200 | 14 | 224 |
| MY-12RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2000Kg | 6350*3230*2200 | 20 | 320 |
| MY-15RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2200Kg | 6350*3230*2200 | 20 | 320 |
| MY-03RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 1700Kg | 7050*2190*2200 | 16 | 256 |
| MY-06RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2500Kg | 10100*2190*2200 | 24 | 384 |
| MY-12RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 4400Kg | 11860*3230*2200 | 40 | 640 |
| MY-15RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 5200Kg | 11860*3230*2200 | 40 | 640 |
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Production Processing:
Drying Machine Components:
Standard Working Modes:
- Typically 3 modes available:
- Drying Only
- Rapid temperature rise; unable to discharge moist air
- Drying + Dehumidify
- Chamber temperature rises while discharging moist air
- Cooling
- Temperature can drop to 10°C (minimum)
- Important Note:
- If temperature control becomes unstable, switch to Temperature & Humidity Mode.
- Drying Only
Ray. Ren | Sales Manager
GUANGZHOU MEIYA ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
📍 Add: No.217, 2nd Ruiyun Road, Xiuquan Street, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
📞 Tel/WhatsApp/WeChat: +86 133 4676 7871
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://www.my-dryer.com
