Apple pomace is a valuable by-product generated during apple juice and cider production. Rich in dietary fiber, pectin, and bioactive compounds, it has become an economical raw material for producing animal feed ingredients. However, fresh apple pomace typically contains 75%-82% moisture, making it highly perishable, sticky, and susceptible to mold growth during storage and transportation.
Drying is the essential process to improve the stability and usability of apple pomace. By reducing moisture content, industrial drying technology can significantly extend shelf life, reduce transportation costs, and convert fruit processing waste into a high-value feed resource. Compared with traditional sun drying, which is affected by weather conditions and requires large drying areas, industrial rotary drying systems provide a more reliable solution for large-scale apple juice plants and feed manufacturers.
Industrial Apple Pomace Drying Process
The apple pomace drying process usually begins with mechanical dewatering, which removes part of the free water and improves drying efficiency. The partially dewatered pomace is then continuously fed into a specially designed rotary drum dryer.
Dingli apple pomace dryers are equipped with self-cleaning lifting flights and optimized internal structures to effectively handle the sticky characteristics caused by pectin in apple pomace. Through controlled hot air circulation and optimized drying temperatures, the system ensures efficient moisture removal while preserving valuable nutrients.
The final moisture content of dried apple pomace can be reduced to approximately 10%-13%, meeting the requirements for safe storage and further feed processing. The complete drying system is designed for continuous operation and can be integrated with dust collection and odor control equipment to meet environmental protection standards.
Apple Pomace Dryer for Animal Feed Production
Dingli provides customized apple pomace drying solutions for fruit processors, juice manufacturers, and animal feed producers worldwide. Our three-pass rotary drum dryer is designed according to different processing capacities and raw material characteristics.
With an intelligent PLC control system, the drying parameters—including temperature, airflow, and feeding speed—can be automatically adjusted to maintain stable drying performance. After drying, apple pomace can be further processed into powder, pellets, or mixed feed ingredients for cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, helping reduce reliance on conventional feed materials such as corn and bran.
Customized Apple Pomace Drying Solutions,Every apple pomace drying project has different requirements depending on raw material moisture, production capacity, factory layout, and available heat sources. Dingli provides complete turnkey solutions, including:
Drying process design
Equipment manufacturing
Installation and commissioning
Operator training
Technical support and after-sales service
With extensive experience in biomass and agricultural waste drying projects, Dingli helps global customers transform apple processing waste into valuable animal feed resources while improving resource utilization and creating additional economic benefits.
Contact Dingli today to discuss your apple pomace drying project and receive a customized industrial drying solution.
